LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets was playing at his best Tuesday as his team defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-104. After upsetting Kevin Durant and the Suns, the rising star showed off his signature swagger and confidence in a postgame interview.
LaMelo was questioned about his “swag” and whether improving his shoots allowed him to step it up even further during the postgame interview.
LaMelo responded with assurance, demonstrating his confidence:
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This win over the Suns marked the end of a difficult stretch for the Hornets, who had struggled to secure a victory in recent weeks.
Without a win since Dec. 14, Charlotte snapped a 10-game losing streak with Tuesday’s performance.
The 23-year-old missed five of his team’s last 10 games.
Playing in back-to-back games for the first time this season, Ball has appeared in just 23 of the Hornets’ 35 games so far and will be hoping to stay healthy for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
LaMelo Ball’s 32 help drown Suns despite Devin Booker’s 39
LaMelo Ball registered 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Hornets defeat the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
Almost earning a triple-double, Ball’s heroics allowed Charlotte to secure their first win of 2025 and end their 10-game losing streak.
On the court for over 35 minutes, Ball shot 42.5%, while the Hornets shot 38.8% as a team. The Hornets made 11 3-pointers in 47 attempts (27.7%), slightly better than the Suns’ 8-for-33 shooting from beyond the arc (24.2%).
Devin Booker shined with 39 points for the Suns, who led by as much as 10 points. However, Charlotte outscored Phoenix 37-17 in the second quarter and 27-21 in the fourth to secure the upset win.
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