This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets/onsi as Unbelievable stat shows historic level of dominance for LaMelo Ball.

On a night where they rattled their single-game franchise record for most made 3-pointers, the Charlotte Hornets got off to a fantastic start and held off a

For fantasy managers, LaMelo Ball's return is a welcome boost. Initially, there was uncertainty about his availability due to the ankle injury, leading many to question whether to keep him in their lineups. However, with the clearance to play, Ball remains a high-end fantasy option.

LaMelo Ball has been on the court for 17 games this season, but between his ankle issues and Brandon Miller missing time with a shoulder injury, the Hornets' "b

When LaMelo Ball is feeling it, the energy in the Spectrum Center shifts for the Hornets. You can feel the air leave the lungs of the opposing bench. On Thursday night, that air was sucked out early and often as Ball and the Charlotte Hornets put on a shooting clinic that belonged in a video game,