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LaMelo Ball is back, watch him drop 34 points, 11 assists sparking Hornets comeback win

Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates with teammate Tre Mann #23 against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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The NBA is better — and a lot more entertaining — with a healthy LaMelo Ball in it.

We can forget that because he’s played in just 58 games over the past two seasons, primarily because of ankle injuries. Ball was back on opening night and he sparked a comeback win over a good young Rockets team — Houston was up by as many as 18 in the second quarter and was in control of the game for much of the third, then Ball sparked a comeback that had the fourth close and Charlotte eventually winning 110-105.

LaMelo’s walk-off interview game is still strong, too. There was him shouting out his dad LaVar Ball on his birthday.

Then he broke some FCC rules by cursing on air when talking about Hornets legend Kemba Walker.

Hopefully he stays healthy and we get this LaMelo Ball all season — and if we do the Hornets could be a playoff team in the East.