LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges capitalized on a major Lakers weakness in the Hornets' upset victory
In a tight loss to the Denver Nuggets on February 1st, Hornets guards consistently set screens for Miles Bridges to allow him an opportunity to attack Jamal Murray. Bridges delivered with eight points in the last four minutes before Charlotte's upset bid flamed out.

LaMelo Ball delivers late

Ball, Bridges shine as Hornets sting Lakers
Miles Bridges' big night not enough as Hornets fall to Nuggets
LaMelo Ball delivers late as Hornets fend off Lakers
Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
Hornets stun Lakers after former Dallas Maverick Luka Doncic struggles
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Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron James misses 2 late shots to tie it
Full Focus: Hornets use 23-1 run to take down Lakers
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges combine for 56 points, and the Hornets reel off a 23-1 run before holding off the Lakers.
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"This is what the f**k I do" - LaMelo Ball allegedly caught trash-talking Rui Hachimura following missed free throws in the clutch
LaMelo Ball watched Rui Hachimura try to make two free throws with 37.1 seconds remaining on Wednesday. The Charlotte Hornets led 96-94 when the LA Lakers forward took the shots off a foul from Miles Bridges. An alleged leaked audio featured Ball talking trash to the Japanese, who took the pressure-packed free throws.