LaMelo Ball returned from an ankle injury to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 110-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Ball had an impressive performance with 34 points and 11 assists, while Grant Williams made a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute to secure the win for the Hornets. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 28 points, and Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 18 rebounds in his return after a lengthy absence due to injury.
The Hornets have faced numerous injuries in recent years, with Brandon Miller missing the second half of the game due to hip soreness. They will need to prioritize the health of key players like Ball and Miles Bridges to make a playoff run after an eight-year drought. The Rockets, on the other hand, need to work on maintaining consistency throughout the game, as they struggled to hold onto a double-digit lead heading into the fourth quarter.
A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by the Hornets that helped them overcome the deficit and secure the victory. Despite shooting at a lower percentage than the Hornets, the Rockets were unable to fend off the late surge from Charlotte. Houston will face the Grizzlies next, while the Hornets will visit Atlanta in their next game.
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