LaMelo Ball has the perfect answer to the favorite part of the 11th triple-double

LaMelo Ball clarified his thoughts on his post-Charlotte triple-double performance The Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 139-113 on Sunday night.

In 35 minutes of action, Ball filled the stats. He finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and three steals. He shot 13 of 25 from the field, including 5 of 12 from beyond the arc and 7 of 7 from the free throw line. It marked the 11th triple-double of his career, another example of his willingness to be active in multiple areas of the game.

The ball reflected on performance after the game, via broadcast. A reporter asked him about his favorite part of his performance, and he only needed two words for his answer.

“You had your 11th triple-double today, 38 (points), 13 (rebounds), 13 (assists) and three steals. Which of these stats mean the most to you?” asked the reporter.

“Winning. Winning means the most,” Ball said.

LaMelo Ball (38p, 13a, 13sk) recorded the 11th triple-double in his career tonight!

The only statistic that mattered to him?

VICTORY 💯 pic.twitter.com/iE23Z4V4k6

— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2025

As LaMelo Ball, the Hornets played against the Wizards

It was an impressive performance for LaMelo Ball, who led the Hornets to their first road win of the season against the Wizards.

Washington initially had the momentum in the first half, leading 62-51 at halftime. However, the Hornets fought back by outscoring the hosts 88-51 in the final 24 minutes of regulation, securing the victory in dominant fashion.

Perimeter shooting, rebounding and turnovers made the difference in this matchup. The Hornets won in all three categories after making 15 3-pointers and grabbing 52 rebounds while limiting their turnovers to 11. It wasn’t the same for the Wizards, who made just 10 3-pointers and grabbed 40 rebounds, but turned the ball over 15 times.

Six players scored in double figures for Charlotte, including Ball. Miles Bridges had a solid performance with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. He shot 6-of-16 overall, including 1-of-7 from downtown and 9-of-10 from the charity stripe. Colin Sexton followed with 20 points and three assists, Conn Knuepel had 20 points and six rebounds, Zion James had 13 points and four assists, while Moussa Diabate had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hornets will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They face the Miami Heat on October 28th at 7:30pm ET.