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LaMelo Ball's career-best 27 points lead Hornets to win over Bucks

Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 27 points Friday to lead Charlotte in a 126-114 victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 27 points and had nine assists and the Charlotte Hornets handed the Milwaukee Bucks their second loss in two nights, 126-114 on Friday. 

Gordon Hayward added 27 points, Malik Monk had 18 and Cody Zeller chipped in with a career-best 15 rebounds to help the Hornets beat the Pacers and Bucks on back-to-back nights. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple-double, finishing with 34 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists for the Bucks.

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