LaVar Ball will love the Lonzo, LaMelo showdown in the Cavs-Hornets showdown
The Ball family reunion took center stage in Cleveland Monday night, and if LaVar Ball watched, no doubt grinning from ear to ear. The Cleveland Cavaliers he hosted Charlotte Hornets at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, but the real story was the brotherly battle between Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball who lit up the second quarter.
In a sequence that felt like a reality TV script, the brothers decided to turn an NBA game into a backyard shootout. Early in the second frame, LaMelo, the star of the Hornets franchisestepped into the rhythm of the three. Moments later, Lonzo, now scoring for the Cavs, responded with a deep ball of his own. It was a classic “anything you can do, I can do better” moment that had the crowd buzzing.
Lonzo three.
LaMelo three.The Ball brothers trade threes early in the second quarter of Cavs-Hornets 💦pic.twitter.com/iMFrdATSKz
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LaMelo entered the contest averaging 19.2 points and 8.6 assists, looking to spark a Hornets team that has struggled on the road this season. Lonzo, who averaged 5.5 points and 4.7 assists while leading Cleveland’s second unit, showed he still has the touch to shoot that made him a key player before his injury struggles.
As of the most recent update, the Cavaliers hold a 73-66 edge over Charlotte in what has been a defensive streak. While rookie Kon Knuepel was tough for Charlotte with 15 points, and Donovan Mitchell continues to lead for Cleveland with 21 points, all eyes are on the brothers.
The Cavs are looking to snap a three-game sweep, while the Hornets are trying to find some consistency. But regardless of the final sound, the Ball brothers trading 3s is a highlight that will be repeated tonight in Chino Hills.
2025-12-23 01:40:00
