NBA Fans In Awe Of LaMelo Ball's Wild Shot In Pistons-Hornets Game

LaMelo Ball made an incredible shot during Thursday's game.

Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Detroit Pistons in North Carolina.

They won by a score of 123-121 (in overtime).

Via Charlotte Hornets PR: "The @hornets have now made 20 3-pointers in three straight games, tied for the second-longest streak in NBA history (four, Boston, March 12-18, 2024)."

The @hornets have now made 20 3-pointers in three straight games, tied for the second-longest streak in NBA history (four, Boston, March 12-18, 2024).#HiveMentality

— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November 22, 2024

LaMelo Ball finished with 35 points, six rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 12/27 from the field.

During the game, the 2022 NBA All-Star made an incredible shot that went viral.

Via Bleacher Report: "LAMELO WHAT A SHOT 🔥🤯

Commentators couldn't believe it 🤣"

LAMELO WHAT A SHOT 🔥🤯

Commentators couldn't believe it 🤣 pic.twitter.com/PsykekHs7e

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 22, 2024

Many fans reacted on social media.

@nixeniego: "MVP candidate. Undeniable at this point."

MVP candidate. Undeniable at this point.

— nix.ron 🈺 (@nixeniego) November 22, 2024

@addicted2andre: "He been like that since Chino Hills be fr!"

He been like that since Chino Hills be fr! https://t.co/bIiQ4RO05Z

— 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖇𝖎𝖌 𝖍𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖊 (@addicted2andre) November 22, 2024

@StanleySwanson0: "Someone said Lamelo still plays ball like he’s in high school and I 1000% see it"

Someone said Lamelo still plays ball like he’s in high school and I 1000% see it

— Stanley Swanson  (@StanleySwanson0) November 22, 2024

@Retrok316: "Get him to Orlando immediately"

Get him to Orlando immediately https://t.co/QNuCn3tCl4

— Kerriyon (@Retrok316) November 22, 2024

@seshbeats: "Saw this live crazy how he uses his form in different ways for different shots"

Saw this live crazy how he uses his form in different ways for different shots https://t.co/Ve6nQuOVEM

— seshbeats (@seshbeats) November 22, 2024

With the victory, the Hornets improved to 6-9 in their first 15 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They snapped a two-game losing streak and will resume action on Saturday when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks.

At home, the Hornets are 5-3 in eight games.

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, the Pistons dropped to 7-10 in their first 17 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit the Orlando Magic in Florida.