LaMelo Ball goes scoreless off the bench during Hornets' NBA debut vs Cavaliers

LaMelo Ball's highly-anticipated NBA debut for Charlotte Hornets might have failed to impress fans. 19-year-old basketball star went scoreless from bench during Hornets' 114-121 loss against Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA Twitter seemed divided over debut as some defended Ball, while many candidly expressed ir dissapointment. 

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LaMelo Ball scoreless during NBA debut vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Managing one rebound and 3 assists in 16 mintues of play, Ball's NBA debut ended without any point. He played four minutes during first period, bagging one rebound in four minutes. By half-time, he was 0-of-2 from field, adding assists to his one rebound. His second half was eventless as Hornets failed to make a comeback and secure a lead. 

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Most fans, excited for his debut, seemed disappointed, expecting more from 2020 Round 1 . 3 pick. "LaMelo Ball woke up feeling DANGEROUS tonight," one fan wrote, sarcastically commenting on his stat line. Ball's fans defended him, reminding people that it was only first game of a 71-game season. "Runs in family," wrote ar user, which had people reminding m that Lonzo Ball opened season with a 16-point game. 

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NBA scores: Hornets vs Cavaliers highlights

While Ball went scorelles, Terry Rozier dropped 42 points, going 15-of-23 from ground. Gordon Hayward – back after his avulsion fracture – scored 28 points, 4 rebounds and 7 asssits. Though Hornets kept first quarter close, Cavaliers outscored m 41-21 in second period, extended ir one-point lead to 21 points. 

Colin Sexton led Cavaliers with his 27-point performance, impressing by shooting 56.3% from field and 75% from three-point range. Darius Garland followed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Larry Nance Jr, Andre Drummond, Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman and JaVale McGee all scored in double digits. 

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(Im credits: AP)