LaMelo Ball vs. Lonzo Ball Matchup Mesmerizes NBA Fans as Hornets Win vs. Bulls

For the first time since November 29, 2021, brothers LaMelo and Lonzo Ball faced off against each other in an NBA game.

In a tightly contested and high-scoring affair, LaMelo's Charlotte Hornets were victorious over Lonzo's Chicago Bulls 125-123 on Friday.

LaMelo Ball finished with a team-high 26 points and nine rebounds. Teammate Mark Williams added a 19-point, 19-rebound double-double.

Lonzo Ball had six points, three assists, three rebounds and three steals. Nikola Vučević's 40 points and 13 rebounds led Chicago.

Lonzo Ball has engineered an inspiring comeback to the court after missing nearly three years with left knee ailments that led to three surgeries.

He has played 22 games (one start), posting 6.5 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 20.2 minutes.

Ball had to endure more adversity this season in the form of a sprained right wrist that kept him out for nearly a month, but he's back, healthy and contributing to the team after an arduous road.

Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball is enjoying the best season of his career, one that should land him in the All-Star Game and perhaps lead to his first-ever All-NBA team nod as well. Ball is averaging 29.5 points, 7.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

The middle Ball brother, LiAngelo, is fresh off releasing a viral hit, "Tweaker," that's led to him signing a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group for $8 million guaranteed and as much as $13 million. He was in Chicago's United Center on Friday.

The Hornets and Bulls played each other twice earlier this season. Unfortunately, LaMelo Ball missed both contests due to a left calf strain (Dec. 13) and wrist soreness (Dec. 30).

The brothers faced off against each other Friday, though, and fans loved seeing the two face off.

The Bulls and Hornets play each other once more this regular season when Charlotte hosts Chicago on Sunday, April 6.