Surging Bucks top Hornets despite LaMelo Ball's 50 points

November 24 - The Milwaukee Bucks survived a career-best 50-point night from LaMelo Ball to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 125-119 and extend their winning streak to four in a row.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, while Damian Lillard scored 31 points.

Ball started slowly, going 1-of-8 from the floor in the first quarter, before flourishing after halftime. He topped his previous career best of 38 points set earlier this month at Philadelphia.

Ball, who also had 10 assists, scored three points in the first quarter and seven in the second, then scored 40 points in the second half. Brandon Miller had 32 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

Miller…