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LaMelo Ball's triple-double propels Hornets past Spurs

LaMelo Ball scored 28 points and ended up with a triple-double as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs 120-110 on Wednesday night.

The Hornets go into the All-Star break with back-to-back victories after a seven-game losing streak. The Spurs have lost 14 games in a row.

Ball made only 10 of 26 shots from the field, but he also provided 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Hornets were without guard Terry Rozier, who missed the game because of a hand injury. Dennis Smith Jr. moved into the starting lineup.

P.J. Washington had 22 points, Gordon Hayward pumped in 16 points, and Mark Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 12 points for Charlotte.