The Charlotte Hornets fought to the bitter end but came up just short against the Milwaukee Bucks, 124-115, with LaMelo Ball making franchise history in the process.
Ball finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his eighth-career triple-double, passing Anthony Mason for the most in Charlotte (15-37) franchise history in just 151 games played at the age of 21. Terry Rozier added 20 points and seven rebounds, Gordon Hayward had 16 and seven, Jalen McDaniels put up 15 and six and Mason Plumlee notched 14 points and 14 boards. PJ Washington logged 14 points and seven rebounds.