LaMelo Ball, a triple-double for example

After two consecutive first matches, Charlotte suffered her first hard blow this weekend with Brandon Miller’s injuryhit the shoulder. Despite his absence last night in Washington, the Hornets were able to continue their run by leaving D.C. with a win (113-139).

Their performance confirmed this new face, a little more murderous, but also more mature, with the symbol of the performance of LaMelo Ball, who led his team excellently, as a good leader. On the floor from start to finish, the All-Star point guard was right almost every time, finishing with the 11th triple-double of his career: 38 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists!

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With 23 units in the first half, he held almost alone (62-51) and kept the pace after the break, this time dishing out 9 of his 13 assists to turn the match in the right direction.

“I try to go out on the field every night with the same attitude, with the goal of going for the win, to keep the team going and for everyone to do their job well.”, he modestly stated after the game.

His teammate Kon Knueppel and his coach Charles Lee, for their part, appreciated his behavior. LaMelo Ball will never be a barker, but he leads by example on the court, with the ball in hand.

“He’s amazing. He’s done a really good job in the two-man game, in the pick-and-roll with the inside spaces, where he can send his floaters. And then, just his rebounds, because when he can get them, he’s quicker to counterattack. He’s got the ball in his hands, and we just have to go for it. He was phenomenal tonight.” analyzes the newbie.

The rest of the group in line

For Charles Lee, this generous triple-double is simply a reflection of his state of mind and his desire to do everything to win, not forcing his game, but above all involving his teammates.

“It follows that after the match he said that he was more satisfied with the victory than with the triple-double”, summed up the Charlotte coach. “That’s the first thing that stands out to me. And when a guy wants to play so unselfishly and with his points, his activity, which allowed us to make big jumps offensively and defensively, it just shows that he’s focused. And that in all aspects of the game, because he’s more than just a scorer. He tried to influence the game in different ways, and now we can maintain his mentality. loom, in Miami.”

LaMelo Ball leads the way, sets the example, and the rest must follow. This happened last night in the second half, when Kon Knuepel, Zion James and Miles Bridges took turns using his offerings to bring down the Wizards. And that’s what the Hornets will need to continue to nurture as the season progresses.

“Credit to the players, for their willingness to play for each other, to sacrifice maybe a shot attempt to get the right read of the game, not wanting to overdo it. They try to free each other up, because they understand that they need everyone to win. If Conn can score 20 points, it will force teams to scout him more, not our system talking more about one player.”Charles Lee concluded.

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.