RECAP: LaMelo Ball 34 point Near Triple-Double leads Charlotte Hornets to comeback victory
LaMelo Ball shines and Brandon Miller’s injury raises concerns in a thrilling comeback win over the Houston Rockets.
In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson break down the Charlotte Hornets’ exciting 110-105 road win against the Houston Rockets in their season opener. The Hornets overcame an 18-point deficit, led by LaMelo Ball’s stellar performance with 34 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. The hosts discuss Ball’s dominance, Tre Mann’s continued strong play, and how the team stepped up after Brandon Miller exited with an injury. They also dive into Charles Lee’s debut as a head coach and how his confidence in the team’s depth paid off. Finally, they highlight key contributions from the bench, including Seth Curry and Nick Richards, in a gritty, physical matchup.
00:00:00 – Introduction and Hornets’ Season Opener Win
00:07:20 – LaMelo Ball’s Performance and Impact
00:14:40 – Trey Mann’s Contribution and Role
00:22:30 – Charles Lee’s Coaching Style and Confidence
00:28:28 – Brandon Miller’s Injury and Impact
00:31:32 – Small Shouts and Rebounding Efforts
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32 Comments
We are so back
3M. Melo, Miles and Mann
There's No crying on LOH
Melo looked "in control" for the first time in a long time. His game has matured, is that a fair statement?
God that was so good to watch lamelo was on fire hands down that's what they needed from him such a confidence boost for the new guys was awesome to see Charles wearing lamelos brand t shirt in the after game interview what a great man tre mann is playing so much better than last season that boy can shoot ❤
Healthy Lamelo is better than Hali, Ant, Tre Young, etc. He's a top 10 at his best.
I loved seeing coach Lee hype up Tre Mann along the sideline during his late defensive effort to force a stop
Branson big mad it was Ball leading the way and Miller the one who left injured
We are so In There ❤
Tell them resign MANNNN
Go ahead and smirk now Doug, smirk now when walker was picking Lamelo to be All-NBA if he’s healthy. How about you get behind LaMelo and finally accept him as the guy in Charlotte instead of smirking and trying to create division between him and Brandon. I’m glad LaMelo shut ppl like you up last night and hope he stays healthy all year to continue shutting ppl like you up.
come on Walker…"looked like a superstar"….he is a superstar!….if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…it damn shore aint a rabbbit!
Grant bullied Senguin 2nd half, was standing him up and denying the back downs. Masterclass in how to play body position defense
81 wins away from 82-0 baby
Where'd you get the hoody Walker?
Is no one going to mention Melo's on-court post game interview? Hilarious!
I loved every second of the game except for Micic minutes. He's awful.
BTW, Lamelo broke the record for most free throws without a miss on opening day….the previous was 7….Melo hit 10 straight and remained perfect from the ft.
Micic is becoming a liability on the floor…
Grant Williams was essential in this game as odd as that sounds.
Grant Williams needs some love for that comeback. Took away the post game of the rockets.
LaMelo BAll-NBA
Tre "Sixth" Mann
Brandon MIPler
Charles Lee COTY
Ah man we’re already down two starters
Charlotte hornets: HOLD MY BEER
Okay, down three starters.
Micic took three straight shots when he first checked into the game. He has been sloppy and other teams are tempting him to shoot. He is doing random jumpers rather than generating the offense for others
Lonzo's Health 💓 Booster Button
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He did real well and I'm happy for that win. Tre Mann did an awesome job. These young ones that didnt see AI play should stop though. Kemba comparisons I can see but definitely not AI yet
Normally a spotify only guy but had to pull up youtube for this glorious W
A bunch of Ms lead to Ws!!!
Melo
Mann
Miles
Mark
Martin
Micic Even!!
Glad to get Charles his first win. 🐐 Melo back
I hope this take gets proven wrong, but Josh Green is really on fraud watch in my regard because he hasn’t proved anything since he got here. I think that the Seth Curry conversation is interesting because he has proved everything and I think it should need take something for Seth to not be on the floor over Josh as well as Cody Martin, who also had a rough game in this one
The role that Tre Mann has on this team is what Terry Rozier should have had when he was on the Hornets.
Shout out to miles bridges not forcing anything tonight, you'd think when Miller got hurt bridges would've jacked some shots up but he played in rhythm last night