Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball's exclusion from the NBA All-Star starting lineup despite leading in fan votes has ignited a debate on the balance between fan enthusiasm and professional evaluation in All-Star selections.
The Milwaukee Bucks experienced a heartbreaking 115-114 loss against the Charlotte Hornets in a nail-biting NBA game on November 16, 2024, at the Spectrum Center. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive triple-double, the Bucks faced their fifth consecutive defeat amid a crucial missed jumper in the final seconds. The game witnessed continuous lead exchanges, heightening tensions with a controversial foul and superior rebounding by the Hornets. Coach Doc Rivers expressed his dissatisfaction with officiating, as the Bucks prepare to recover against the Toronto Raptors.