LaMelo Ball passes Dell Curry on Hornets' all-time three-point list in win vs. Kings

The young star continues to etch his name in the Charlotte Hornets' record books with his hot shooting performance.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:06am

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball hit six three-pointers in the team's 134-90 blowout win over the Sacramento Kings, moving him into second place on the Hornets' all-time three-point list and passing franchise legend Dell Curry. Ball finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists as the Hornets tied a franchise record with 26 made three-pointers in the game.

Why it matters

LaMelo Ball's continued development and record-breaking performances are a bright spot for the Hornets, who are on pace to end their nine-year playoff drought, the longest active skid in the NBA. With Ball, Coby White, and a talented young core, the Hornets are building momentum and excitement around the team heading into the postseason.

The details

In the Hornets' blowout win over the Kings, LaMelo Ball hit six three-pointers, moving him past Dell Curry for second place on the franchise's all-time three-point list. Ball finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while teammate Coby White led the team with 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including six three-pointers of his own. As a team, the Hornets tied a franchise record with 26 made three-pointers.

  • The Hornets defeated the Kings 134-90 on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

LaMelo Ball

The 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets guard who is having a standout season and continues to etch his name in the franchise's record books.

Dell Curry

A Charlotte Hornets legend and the father of NBA superstar Stephen Curry, whose three-point shooting record LaMelo Ball has now surpassed.

Coby White

The Hornets' sixth man who had a hot shooting night, scoring 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 6 three-pointers.

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What they’re saying

“No matter how high you rate LaMelo, he'd still be underrated.”

— @TheFLReaper

“Nobody in the league makes it look that effortless, and LaMelo Ball knows it. The step-back three with those moves attached is just disrespectful to every defender alive right now.”

— @littledeejah

“He's so f****** good. We need the Hornets in the playoffs.”

— @TopShelfJam

What’s next

With the win, the Hornets improved to 38-34 on the season and are on pace to end their nine-year playoff drought, the longest active skid in the NBA. If they can continue their strong play, the Hornets will be looking to make some noise in the postseason with their talented young core led by LaMelo Ball.

The takeaway

LaMelo Ball's continued development and record-breaking performances are a testament to his skill and the Hornets' bright future. Despite being just 24 years old, Ball has already cemented himself as one of the franchise's all-time greats, passing a legend like Dell Curry. With Ball leading the way, the Hornets are poised to end their lengthy playoff drought and potentially make a deep postseason run.