LaMelo Ball made history with a 50-point eruption in the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, his impressive performance wasn’t enough to secure a win, as the Bucks took the game 125-119 ¹.
Ball’s stat line was incredible, with 50 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, and one steal. He shot 17/38 from the field and made six three-pointers. This performance made him the third youngest player in NBA history to have a game with 50 points and 10 assists ¹.
Damian Lillard, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers, praised Ball’s performance, saying he “plays free” and has the “ultra-green light” to take any shot ². Lillard also noted that Ball’s freedom to play his game makes him tough to handle.
This season, Ball is averaging 30.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. His performance against the Bucks was a testament to his growth and potential as a player ¹.
