Ball scores 31 to rally Hornets past Pacers 123-122
— LaMelo Ball scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0 third period run to battle back and beat the Indiana Pacers 123-122 on Wednesday night.
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1-0, 1st in Southeast
LaMelo lights it up in Hornets win (1:46)
LaMelo nails his seventh 3-pointer of the game (0:16)
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2021-22 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Orlando | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game123.0Tied-7th
Rebounds Per Game46.0Tied-17th
Assists Per Game29.0Tied-5th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | James Bouknight | SG | Connecticut |
| 2(26) | Scottie Lewis | SG | Florida |
| 2(27) | Balsa Koprivica | C | Florida State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 39 | .458 |
| 2019-20 | 23 | 42 | .354 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |