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“LaMelo Ball and Kelly Oubre Jr. just led Charlotte to the best win in organization history!”: NBA Twitter erupts as the Hornets breaks several records during their 158-126 blowout win vs the Pacers

Advait Jajodia
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“LaMelo Ball and Kelly Oubre Jr. just led Charlotte to the best win in organization history!”: NBA Twitter erupts as the Hornets breaks several records during their 158-126 blowout win vs the Pacers

LaMelo Ball recorded a 29-point triple-double, and Kelly Oubre Jr dropped 10 3-pointers as he scored 39 points to lead the Hornets to a historic 158-126 win over the Pacers.

The Hornets-Pacers clash was probably more exciting than anyone could imagine it to be. A well-contested bout through the first two quarters, ended with 11 lead changes and 11 ties, with LaMelo Ball and co. grabbing a historic 28-point victory.

The high-scoring contest witnessed a whopping total of 14 players recording double-digit points. However, it was the former ROTY and Oubre Jr. who stood out tonight.

In the 38 minutes of playtime Melo saw, the 20-year-old recorded a 29-point, 13-assists, and 10-rebounds triple-double. With his 4th triple-double of the season, Ball ties the Hornets’ single-season record and is the only 4th player in NBA history to record 5+ triple-doubles before turning 21. He joins the likes of Doncic, Magic Johnson, and LBJ.

Kelly set a new franchise record as he contributed 39 points in the win, the most by a Hornet coming off the bench. His 10 3-pointers made him only the 4th player ever to do so.

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Look at the tweet below to see the several records the Hornets as a unit achieved.

NBA Twitter reacts as LaMelo Ball and Kelly Oubre Jr. put on a show in the Hornets’ win

James Borrego was of course proud of his boys but wasn’t surprised with Charlotte’s historically high-scoring win. The head coach said:

“We were due for one of these games. We just got rolling, one guy after another and just a great game offensively tonight and a great third quarter defensively. That’s what turned the game”’

As soon as Charlotte recorded the win, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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The Hornets now have a 27-22 record placing them 7th in the East. The team will now fly back to Charlotte to face the LeBron James-led Lakers and the Clippers to a 2-game homestand.

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Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,500+ articles.

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