In a triple-double, LaMelo Ball draws all the points in Washington

The Wizards envisioned another outcome for their Opening Night at home against Charlotte. After a good performance in the first half (62-51), with a Alec Sarr engaged on both sides of the field, the Hornets gradually led to victory, carried by a LaMelo Ball irresistible. The franchise leader from North Carolina finishes with fantastic stats, with 38 points (13/25 shooting, including 5/12 on 3-pointers), 13 rebounds, 13 assists and 3 steals, in 35 minutes, with a +/- of +32!

Upon arrival, everyone had their half, but it was Charlotte who dominated the debates after the break with two quarters with 44 points each! Everything changed at the end of the third quarter, when Moussa Diabate (12 points, 10 rebounds) led 13-2 with a dunk and 2+1. LaMelo Ball and Tidjane Salaun (4 points, 7 rebounds) also went for their threes and allowed the Hornets to take the lead (82-85). Rookie Zion James finished the period with 8 straight points, including two 3-pointers, to put his team at +7 (88-95).

After another dunk by Moussa Diabate, Miles Bridges took the lead by scoring 11 points in a row, including a three-pointer and two spectacular flights on two LaMelo Ball services (103-116). The latter definitely put an end to the suspense by finding Kon Knuepel behind the arc and then making two final 3-pointers to secure the win, before exiting (105-122). A final 11-2 dunk by Pat Connaughton and Mason Plumlee allowed Charlotte to win quite comfortably, 139 to 113.

Charles Lee’s men are expected in Miami tomorrow night as Washington visits Philadelphia.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– confirms Charlotte, claims LaMelo Ball. What if this year was finally right? Despite the absence of Brandon Miller, the Hornets held their own, and the group led by LaMelo Ball delivered another convincing performance. The younger brother of Lonca Ball is also showing that he can continue to improve while he waits to gain experience running tight ends, especially after his failed “money” in Philly. Tonight he was dazzling again, with his unique style, but above all the efficiency to go with the show. We want more!

– Alexander Sar too. The French interior was one of the satisfactions of the match on the Wizards’ side, especially in the first half after he scored 17 of his 21 points, ending with a second-quarter shot against Moussa Diabate. Always interesting in defense, tense in the circle on both sides of the floor, he recorded his best outing at the beginning of the season with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks.

– Miles Bridges assures le show. The winger took care of the end of the match by putting on a show to avenge his clumsy shooting (6/16, including 1/7 from 3-pointers). First came a powerful hammer blow from him to celebrate LaMelo Ball’s 10th assist. The two friends did it again soon after, this time for an alley in transition that also had to cause the circle to suffer.

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