INDIANAPOLIS — The Charlotte Hornets broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Kelly Oubre Jr. had a career-high 39 points, going 10 of 15 on 3s — also a career-best.
LaMelo Ball had his fourth triple-double of the season with 29 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds.
Four players had 20 or more points, and the Hornets matched a season-best by making 24 3s. Indiana was led by Goga Bitdaze and rookie Isaiah Jackson, who both scored 17 points. The Pacers have lost three in a row and seven of nine.
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