LaMelo Ball Drops 30 & 13 Dimes to Humiliate Heat in Blowout Win

LaMelo Ball was straight fire last night, lighting up the Miami Heat for 30 points, 13 assists, and 6 rebounds in a laugher that ended 136-106. The Hornets’ star guard drained 4 threes and looked every bit the franchise cornerstone, dishing dimes left and right while Coby White chipped in 24 points on efficient shooting. Miami’s Tyler Herro tried to keep pace with 20 points and 8 boards, but it wasn’t nearly enough as Charlotte snapped any Heat momentum and climbed to 35-34 on the season.

This kind of outburst from LaMelo feels like a statement—especially with the Hornets hovering around .500 and fighting for that play-in spot. The Heat drop to 38-31, and you could see the frustration building as Ball carved them up. Games like this remind everyone why he’s such a dynamic talent; his flair and playmaking turn good teams into dangerous ones.

Key Stats Excerpt: LaMelo Ball (Hornets) – 2025-26 averages: ~25 PPG, 8 RPG, 11 APG (estimated from recent form); All-Star in 2022 and 2023, led league in assists per game during 2021-22 rookie season breakout.