LaVine continues strong play, leads Bulls past Hornets

— Zach LaVine continued his strong play with 25 points and nine assists, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 123-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

LaMelo just misses massive poster jam (0:31)

LaMelo fights through LaVine foul for bucket (0:17)

Mike Schmitz on 2020 Rookie Class

Zach talks to ESPN's Mike Schmitz about how the top 3 picks from the 2020 Draft are performing early in their careers.

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Hornets' Zeller to return after 4-week absence

Hornets center Cody Zeller, who missed four weeks with a broken bone in his non-shooting hand, said he's ready to return in Friday's game against Chicago. Coach James Borrego said Zeller won't be on a minutes restriction.

Rozier beats buzzer with 3 from just inside half court (0:25)

Bridges posterizes Boucher in crunch time (0:26)

Bridges passes behind his head for easy bucket (0:21)

Rozier goes up-and-under for acrobatic layup (0:15)

Bridges throws down thunderous jam off half-court pass (0:16)

LaMelo dishes nice no-look pass to Biyombo (0:19)

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Doncic has 34 points, Mavs beat Hornets in Porzingis' return

— Luka Doncic had 34 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and a career-high four blocks, Kristaps Porzingis scored 16 points in his return from a knee injury and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night.

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Hayward scores 34 points, Hornets rout Knicks 109-88

— Gordon Hayward scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 109-88 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

Washington sends Knox's show to the stands (0:17)

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Hornets set up Martin for the transition slam (0:23)

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LaMelo showing off his skills before knocking down the bucket (0:20)

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Biyombo connects with Hayward for the slam (0:17)

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Ball launches a full-court pass to Hayward (0:25)

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LaMelo deserves an A for tremendous start (0:53)

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The Hoop Collective: COVID-19's Impact On NBA Season

As COVID-19 continues to impact teams around the league, Brian Windhorst, Royce Young and Tim Bontemps discuss how the NBA will move forward. Plus, the crew also dives into Russell Westbrook's rough start in Washington and LaMelo Ball's ceiling.

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LaMelo, 19, youngest ever to post triple-double

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Saturday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks to become the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.

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LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double

— LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Saturday night for their straight win.