ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Younger scored 38 factors and the Atlanta Hawks overcame LaMelo Ball’s 34 factors and a career-best 9 3-pointers to beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-120 on Friday night time.
Ball made 9 of 14 3-pointers, breaking his earlier profession excessive of eight.
De’Andre Hunter added 24 factors for Atlanta.
Charlotte by no means led however even shot twice within the ultimate interval.
Ball scored 34 factors within the Hornets’ 110-105 victory at Houston on Wednesday to open the common season. He matched that complete along with his ninth 3-pointer with 7:31 remaining.
The Hornets had been with out two starters, together with a goalkeeper Brandon Miller. The group stated Miller can be out no less than every week with left glute pressure. Heart Mark Williams was held out with a strained tendon in his left foot.
Takeaways
Hornets: Regardless of the absence of two starters, Charlotte confirmed depth with 4 double-digit scorers. Miles Bridges scored 27 factors and Tre Mann had 17 factors. Nick Richards had 12 factors and 13 rebounds.
Hawks: Younger at all times supplied baskets or large performs when the Hornets mounted a problem. With the sport tied at 90, Younger’s 3-point basket gave Atlanta the lead once more. After a game-tying 3 from Charlotte’s Josh Inexperienced, Younger responded with a brief jumper.
Key second
Ball went to the bench along with his fifth foul with 6:50 remaining and returned to the courtroom with 3:49 remaining. Simply 15 seconds later, Ball was known as for an offensive foul. The sixth foul was no secret as Younger instantly held up six fingers as Ball left the sport for good.
Key statistic
After being outscored 28-16 within the first quarter, the Hornets scored 42 factors within the second half and trailed solely 62-58 at halftime. Ball scored 18 factors within the interval.
To be continued
The Hornets host Miami of their dwelling opener on Saturday and the Hawks journey to Oklahoma Metropolis on Sunday.
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