LaMelo Ball stats tonight: How did the Hornets superstar fare against Wizards (Dec. 26)

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets faced the Washington Wizards on Friday in a battle between struggling teams. The former All-Star delivered a 31-point performance but couldn’t lead Charlotte to a win, marking their second loss to Washington within a week.

Despite his usual prowess in clutch moments, Ball was held scoreless in the fourth quarter. He ended the game with 31 points, six assists, seven rebounds and five turnovers, shooting 12-for-27 from the field.

Here’s a look at LaMelo Ball’s full stats from the game.

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
LaMelo Ball	13:55	31	6	6	12	27	44.4	4	13	30.8	3	3	100	0	6	1	0	5	2	-10

Miles Bridges contributed a strong double-double for the Hornets, tallying 22 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two blocks.

Brandon Miller added 18 points and nine assists but missed a potential game-winning shot late in the fourth. Center Mark Williams also chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

For the Wizards, Jordan Poole delivered the dagger with a 3-pointer in the final nine seconds, securing the victory. He finished with 25 points, six rebounds and a game-high five 3-pointers.

Bilal Coulibaly had an impressive outing with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Alex Sarr contributed 15 points. The Wizards closed the game on a 13-4 run.

Next up, the Hornets will take on the OKC Thunder on Saturday, while the Wizards face the New York Knicks in back-to-back games on Saturday and Monday.

With this loss, Charlotte extended their losing streak to six games, dropping to a 7-23 record, tied with the Toronto Raptors for the second-worst record in the East. Meanwhile, the Wizards, at 5-23, hold the league’s worst record.

Lonzo Ball believes LaMelo Ball is a top-five player

Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball, two of the NBA’s most prominent sibling duos, have both dealt with injuries throughout their careers.

Speaking on Gil’s Arena on Thursday, Lonzo shared his thoughts on his younger brother’s potential, claiming LaMelo could be one of the league’s elite.

"I think when he's healthy and he's locked in... When I can see that he's really tuned into the game, he's a top-five player in the NBA right now,” Lonzo said (per SI).

LaMelo last earned an All-Star nod in 2022, and with several Eastern Conference stars sidelined by injuries this season, he has a chance to make his second All-Star appearance.

So far this season, LaMelo is averaging 30.0 points, 7.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game. Lonzo, appearing in 12 games off the bench, has averaged 5.2 points, 3.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds.