The Charlotte Hornets are heating up, and they're making it known on and off the court. With a 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Hornets have now strung together six straight victories-a streak that’s not just padding the win column, but also building serious momentum inside the locker room.
This latest win wasn’t about one superstar carrying the load-it was a true team effort. Rookie standout Brandon Miller led the way with 26 points, continuing to show why the Hornets are so high on his long-term potential.
Off the bench, Collin Sexton brought the energy and scoring punch with 21 points, giving Charlotte a much-needed spark in key moments. And while LaMelo Ball finished with 16 points, his impact went far beyond the box score.
His court vision, tempo control, and leadership continue to be the glue for this young squad.
After the win, the vibes in the Hornets’ locker room were electric. A postgame celebration video made the rounds online, capturing Ball and interim head coach Charles Lee visibly fired up. It's the kind of chemistry and confidence that doesn’t show up on stat sheets but can carry a team through the grind of an NBA season.
And make no mistake-this isn’t just a hot week. The Hornets are starting to believe in themselves.
That belief, combined with a balanced rotation and growing chemistry, has them thinking bigger. There’s talk of exploring trade options to reinforce the roster, and while that could shift the dynamic, the current core is showing they’re capable of taking a real step forward.
Just before this win over San Antonio, the Hornets edged out the Dallas Mavericks in a 123-121 thriller. That night belonged to LaMelo Ball, who quietly made NBA history.
With 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists, Ball became just the fifth player in league history to notch 5,000 points, 1,500 rebounds, and 2,000 assists within his first 300 career games. That’s elite company-joining Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, and Walt Frazier.
Even LeBron James, as dominant as he was early in his career, came up just shy of that benchmark.
At just 24 years old, Ball is averaging 19 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.6 assists this season. He’s the engine of this Hornets team, and as he continues to mature, so does the team around him.
Charlotte currently sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 22-28 record, but with the way they’re playing-and the belief that’s building-they’re not just trying to sneak into the play-in. They’re trying to make some noise.
The Hornets are moving different right now. And if this stretch is any indication, they’re just getting started.