The Charlotte Hornets hosted the Detriot Pistons on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets have had a mediocre start to the 2024-25 NBA season. However, they saw out a close win in OT against the Pistons. Their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller led the attack. At one point, Ball made a jaw-dropping shot that became the talking point of the game.
LaMelo Ball scored a three-pointer from the logo which sent the crowd wild. Not only the crowd, but Hornets’ commentator, Eric Collins in particular could not believe it as well. They were left in awe of his three-point shooting ability. Ball finished the game strongly, dropped 35 points, collecting 6 rebounds, and provided 9 assists against the Pistons.
Hornets’ Miller was on fire for his side against the Pistons. He scored a career-high 38 points against the Pistons. Interestingly, Miller and Ball are the only teammates in franchise history to score 35 points or more in a single game. Both stars have performed admirably this season but have received very less support from their defense.
LAMELO HOW?! 🔥🔥🔥
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As for the Pistons, they provided a late comeback against the Hornets but were left a few points short of making it a successful one. With 48 seconds left in regulation, Cade Cunningham left the game due to a hip injury after scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists. Next up, the Hornets travel to play the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Pistons visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Hornets duo LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller make NBA history against Pistons
The Charlotte Hornets have improved greatly since Charles Lee came on as the head coach. They are now a much more competitive team every night and appear to be getting the most out of their rising talents. Both talents, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller proved their class against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday Night.
Ball is 23 years old and in his fifth NBA season and Miller is only 22. Both Ball and Miller are the 5th youngest duo in NBA history to score at least 35 points apiece in a single game. This was according to StatMamba on X. Both stars will aim to have more nights like these going forward this season.
LaMelo Ball & Brandon Miller are the 5th youngest duo in NBA history to each record 35+ PTS.
Ball — 35 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST | 4 3PM
Miller — 38 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 8 3PM pic.twitter.com/JYQf9LXdR2— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 22, 2024
Ball scored 35 points whereas Miller scored a season-high 38 points at the Spectrum Center. By doing this, the Hornets team is solidifying its position as one of the top young tandems in the current NBA landscape.
