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LaMelo Ball, Hornets tip off trip to L.A. against Clippers

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Winners of three in a row, the Los Angeles Clippers host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

The game marks the return of LaMelo Ball to his hometown. The second-year pro out of nearby Chino Hills played for the first time in Los Angeles last season, back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Lakersand Clippers, both losses. However, this weekend will be the first time Ball plays in L.A. with fans in attendance.

Ball is averaging 19.9 points a contest through the first 10 games. However, Ball and the Hornets are scuffling. Charlotte has lost three straight and four of its last five games.