LaMelo Ball made his thoughts on his triple-double performance clear after the Charlotte Hornets’ 139-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening.

In 35 minutes of action, Ball filled up the stat sheet. He finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, including 5-of-12 from beyond the arc, and was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 7 attempts. This marked the 11th triple-double of his career, further showcasing his willingness to be active in multiple areas of the game.

When asked by a reporter about the favorite part of his performance, Ball needed just two words for his response.

“You had your 11th triple-double today: 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. Which one of those stats means the most to you?” the reporter asked.

“The win. The win means the most,” Ball said.

### How LaMelo Ball and the Hornets Played Against the Wizards

LaMelo Ball’s impressive performance led the Hornets to their first road win of the season against the Wizards. Washington started strong, holding a 62-51 lead at halftime. However, the Hornets mounted a powerful comeback in the second half, outscoring the Wizards 88-51 over the final 24 minutes to secure the win in dominant fashion.

The difference in the matchup came down to perimeter shooting, rebounding, and turnovers. The Hornets excelled in all three categories, making 15 three-pointers and grabbing 52 rebounds while limiting their turnovers to just 11. Meanwhile, the Wizards managed only 10 triples, 40 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

Charlotte saw contributions from six players scoring in double digits alongside Ball. Miles Bridges had a solid outing with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal. He shot 6-of-16 overall, including 1-of-7 from downtown, and was nearly perfect from the free-throw line at 9-of-10.

Collin Sexton added 20 points and three assists, Kon Knueppel scored 20 points with six rebounds, Sion James contributed 13 points and four assists, and Moussa Diabate provided a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hornets will look forward to their next matchup, which will also be on the road. They face the Miami Heat on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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