The Hornets had declined in double digits halfway through before they could prevail for a decisive road win despite a dominant physical performance from Pelican Zion Williamson, who scored 26 points.
Charlotte’s LaMelo narrowly missed a triple-double – the rookie had 12 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists – but there will be questions about his accuracy as he shot just four to eleven off the field.
He still had the better day in his first NBA meeting his brother, where Lonzo scored five points, two rebounds and three assists.
Lonzo x LaMelo
They’re showing off the Ball Bro’s best assists ahead of their first NBA match tonight when the @hornets take on the @PelicansNBA at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/cXjh6nO6zD
– NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2021
They’re showing off the Ball Bro’s best assists ahead of their first NBA match tonight when the @hornets take on the @PelicansNBA at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/cXjh6nO6zD
Steph Curry led by 38 points when his Golden State Warriors came in from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-105.
The Warriors ran out late in the third quarter 21 points back, but 19 points in that period from Curry left them just six points behind fourth.
Golden State then beat the stunned Clippers 34:18 in the final 12 minutes to beat their California rivals one To score defeat in four games.
find the open man 👀
Assist the night || @StateFarm pic.twitter.com/eAKRIjfxvX
– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 9, 2021
Lebron James ended up with 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 117-115 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls.
With Montrezl Harrell, who scored 17 points and scoring 14 rebounds, the Lakers held the Bulls back in the second half, despite injured starters Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missing.
Zach LaVine scored 38 points for Chicago but missed a jump shot with 4.7 Seconds ahead that would have put his team in the lead.
In other games, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-105 in overtime, the Utah Jazz gave the Milwaukee Bucks their first home defeat of the season in a 131-118- Result while the Toronto Raptors won 144-123 at the Sacramento Kings.
Elsewhere, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-110, the Boston Celtics 116-107 at home against the Washington Wizards, Oklahom a City Thunder 101-89 at the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets the Orlando Magic 132-90.
Ref: https://www.sportsmole.co.uk
