In years past, facing the Charlotte Hornets meant only two things: 1. It's an automatic win and 2. The Stars don't have to play hard.
But fighting hornets is no longer an easy task these days. The Stars will have to bring their A-game to keep up with Charlotte's high-octane offense led by LaMelo Ball.
Ball has always had talent, but due to injuries he has struggled to stay on the field. This season, he stayed healthy, reminding everyone that he is still one of the premier players in the league.
Ball accomplished another historic feat in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, as he became fastest player To reach 900 three-pointers in NBA history. Ball accomplished the feat in just 287 games, breaking Duncan Robinson's previous record of 305 games.
LaMelo Ball just added another historic shooting mark to his resume!
The Hornets star is now the fastest player in NBA history to reach 900 career 3-pointers, doing so in just 287 games.
Melo's deep range, fearless pull-ups and consistent green light from beyond the arc... pic.twitter.com/NjUGLnKXN7
- ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 12 March 2026
Just imagine how much faster Ball would have done it had he not missed so many games.
He finished with 30 points and six three-pointers, including one in front of the Kings' bench. After this, he spent some quality time with Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk.
LaMelo blanks the corner 3 in front of the Kings bench, and Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk are laughing on the bench (with replay) pic.twitter.com/jvlkoLASlH
- MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) 12 March 2026
Any guesses on what Ball told them?
With Ball, who is averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.1 steals, at the helm, the Hornets have become a threat in the Eastern Conference. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games. At one point, they had a nine-game winning streak, their longest since the 1997–1998 season.
Of course, the 24-year-old Ball isn't doing it alone. The arrival of Kon Knuppel has certainly boosted the Hornets, while Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate have provided steady support. Adding Coby White at the trade deadline was a smart move.
Barring any unexpected setbacks, the Hornets are finally on track to end their nine-year playoff drought.
