Hornets’ LaMelo Ball shares strong message after ending 10-game skid in Suns stunner

The The Charlotte Hornets return home to take on the Phoenix Suns and snap a 10-game losing streakbeating them 115-104. Ending that streak seemed to breathe new life into this team, and LaMelo Ball kept the thing after the game.

“Nobody likes to lose, especially back-to-back like that – L for L for L.” It was definitely our time to get a win, and we’re just going to try to use that energy to get another win and then go from there.”

The Hornets are 3-20 in their last 23 games, including a 10-game losing streak and an eight-game skid. It was not easy for this team to collect victories. In fact, they’ve only managed to win back-to-back games once this season. So if Ball and the Hornets can build off this win against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the rest of the Suns, maybe they can keep the momentum going.

Miles Bridges, Charles Lee acknowledge turning point

The Hornets were trailing after the first quarter29-22. But they managed to outscore the Suns 37-17 to go into halftime with a 59-46 lead. Hornets coach Charles Lee told us how it happened.

“It’s definitely one of the better quarters we’ve had this year,” Lee said. “I just think the defensive focus and execution of the game plan was really good — being able to change coverages and matchups.” That second quarter was really good for us. I’m proud of the group for continuing to just cut, cut, cut, especially when our shots weren’t falling early in the game. We didn’t give up on our defense.”

Miles Bridges also spoke out and echoed similar sentiments as his coach.

“It was big.” I felt that was what helped us win the game overall. Only that second quarter, brings us into our zone. We were all locked in on defense, we were making the right play on offense. “Melo (the ball) warmed up, so everything went right for us.”

The Hornets get healthy for the home stretch

The Hornets are still without Tre Mann, but their starting lineup is healthy and finding their way. With LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams all playing massive minutes, they still need time to mesh with each other to build chemistry. Unfortunately, this is not something that happens overnight.

They have only played a few games together, so it will take time for them to come together and form a brand of basketball that can help develop a culture and win games. Speaking of winning, let’s see if Charlotte can do it on their five-game road trip. Which includes a rematch against the Phoenix Suns. Let’s see what they learned from tonight as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on January 9th.