LaMelo Ball Leads Hornets to Comeback Win Over Pacers
- LaMelo Ball scored 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, helping to turn the game around for the Hornets.
- Brandon Miller tied his career high with seven 3-pointers, contributing significantly to a 23-2 run.
- The Hornets' victory improves their record to 4-5, demonstrating the team's resilience amidst injuries.
On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets played against the Indiana Pacers in Charlotte, overcoming a 13-point deficit to win 103-83. LaMelo Ball led the scoring for the Hornets with 31 points, including 17 in a decisive fourth quarter where he improved from a poor shooting night. Brandon Miller contributed notably as well, tying his career high with seven 3-pointers and finishing with 29 points, leading a critical 23-2 run in the third quarter. The Hornets improved their record to 4-5 after this victory, showing resilience despite being short-handed due to injuries. Cody Martin and Tre Mann also provided solid offensive support, adding 15 and 14 points respectively. The Pacers, now also at 4-5, were without Aaron Nesmith due to an ankle injury, which contributed to their defensive breakdown in the second half. Pascal Siakam and Benedict Mathurin were able to score 27 and 22 points respectively for Indiana, but their efforts were not enough to secure the win. This game marked the second straight victory for the Hornets, as they look to build momentum in their season.