LaMelo Ball on Monday earned his first career start, and the rookie provided a needed scoring boost in the second half to help the Charlotte Hornets to a 129-121 overtime victory over the Miami Heat.
Ball finished with 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds but battled through early foul trouble after picking up two quick fouls in the first quarter. He entered halftime with just four points, four assists and three fouls, but scored eight points in the third quarter to help the Hornets go on a bit of a run and take the lead.