Charlotte Hornets · When Charlotte's shooters caught fire early, basketball history followed in their wake. LaMelo Ball returned from injury and erupted for seven first-quarter threes in a performance that felt preordained, then Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller joined the historic barrage as the Hornets tied the NBA record with 18 threes in a single half, matching a mark only six teams had ever reached. The trio combined for an astonishing 82 points and 18 total threes in the 133-126 victory at Spectrum Center, giving Charlotte consecutive wins for just the second time all season in an unforgettable shooting display that had the home crowd witnessing something they'll tell their grandchildren about. · State of Mint