LaMelo Ball Leads Hornets to Comeback Victory Over Rockets in Season Opener

Returning from an ankle injury, Ball scores 34 points to help Charlotte rally from an 18-point deficit against Houston.

LaMelo Ball made a triumphant return, posting 34 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds in his first game since January.
The Charlotte Hornets overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 110-105.
Grant Williams hit a crucial 3-pointer with 40 seconds left, giving the Hornets the lead after Jalen Green tied the game for Houston.
Brandon Miller, a young star for the Hornets, sat out the second half due to hip soreness, highlighting ongoing injury concerns for the team.
Houston's Alperen Şengün contributed 25 points and 18 rebounds, but the Rockets struggled with consistency, shooting just 36.9% from the field.