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The Charlotte Hornets are so much better with a healthy LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The Charlotte Hornets have looked a lot better since LaMelo Ball has returned from injury.

Since returning, the Hornets have gone 2-1 with the Ball back in the starting lineup. In those three games, Ball has averaged 16.0 points, 6.3 assists, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. Ball’s playing time has increased with each game.

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This season, Ball has averaged 19.0 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game as a starter. Ball has shot 46% from the field and 42% from deep in the starting lineup.