SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – LaMelo Ball scored 30 points, including 20 in the first half, as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.
Miles Bridges contributed 26 points, while rookie Kon Knueppel added 24 and Brandon Miller scored 20, marking the Hornets’ first win in Sacramento in over two years.
Game Highlights
Ball shot 10 of 22 from the field and made six three-pointers, also recording six rebounds and five assists. The Hornets trailed for much of the first half but took control in the third quarter, highlighted by Bridges’ alley-oop assist to Miller, which gave Charlotte an 88-83 lead.
Kings’ Performance
DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 39 points, surpassing Hall of Famer Tim Duncan to move into 18th place on the NBA’s career scoring list with 26,505 points. The Kings, who were without Russell Westbrook due to a quad bruise, aimed to secure their third consecutive win.
Closing Moments
With three minutes remaining and the Kings closing in at 108-100, Bridges scored a floater, followed by Ball hitting his sixth three-pointer and converting two free throws to seal the victory for Charlotte.
Upcoming Matches
The Hornets will face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, while the Kings will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on the same day.