Charlotte Hornets debutant LaMelo Ball comes out on the big night against the Houston Rockets

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A LaMelo dance takes place on Monday night.

The rookie Charlotte Hornets goalkeeper tied team records, had amazing assists and buried a season-high, seven triples in the Hornets ’119-94 victory over the Houston Rockets. The effort also helped curb the Rockets, who had won four of their last five double-digit road games.

“He stepped on the court. No warm-up, nothing,” Ball said in a post-game interview on NBA television. “He was still fine.”

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Ball is the third player, aged 19 or under, to record several games of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, joining LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Pretty good company.

Ball finished with 24 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds and did so in several fun ways.

Tir 3s

Ball tied his maximum career with four 3s, in the first half, Monday night. He finished with seven triples. This tied the Hornets rookie record. By comparison, LaMelo Ball has scored 45 3 in 25 games. At the same time in his career, Lonzo, LaMelo’s older brother, had turned 25 years old.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Ball averages 22.6 PPG in his last five games (all starts) compared to 12.2 PPG in his first 20 games, in which he came off the bench in all parties.

The assists and the pass

Ball had 10 assists on Monday, one of his 11 of his career, made twice this season.

With performance, Ball is the youngest player in NBA history to record a game with 20 points, 10 assists and at least 5 triples.

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