LaMelo Ball isn't wasting any time making an impact in the NBA.<\/p>\n
The rookie point guard became the youngest player in league history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT), helping the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 for their third straight win.<\/p>\n
"A 19-year-old rookie does not look like this," Hornets coach James Borrego said.<\/p>\n
"This is rare what you're seeing."<\/p>\n
Ball's history-making performance came just two nights after he missed out on his first triple-double when he finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a win over his brother Lonzo's New Orleans Pelicans.<\/p>\n
He said he hasn't begun to process the accomplishment.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoHighlights\/status\/1348097816996892672?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n "I live my life and I know what I'm capable of, so stuff like doesn't move me like that," Ball said.<\/p>\n "I know that's supposed to happen."<\/p>\n Ball replaced Markelle Fultz as the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double by 177 days.<\/p>\n "He's a tall PG who can pass, can rebound and he's a smart player," said Atlanta's Trae Young.<\/p>\n "Things are going to become even easier for him in this league as he plays more and more games."<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/stevejones20\/status\/1348092476289142790?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n Terry Rozier had 23 points to lead the Hornets.<\/p>\n Cam Reddish scored 21 points and De'Andre Hunter had 20 for the Hawks.<\/p>\n Young struggled all night, shooting 5 of 19 from the floor to finish with 15 points and 10 assists.<\/p>\n Ball tied his highest scoring night on 9-of-13 shooting from the field as the Hornets handed the struggling Hawks their fourth straight loss.<\/p>\n He became only the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a triple-double and the first Hornets player to do it coming off the bench.<\/p>\n Borrego said he loves Ball's spirit and his energy, but what has impressed him the most is his poise and confidence.<\/p>\n