What happened: LaMelo Ball hit an isolation bucket to reach a game-high 16 points, with the game still in progress.
Why it matters: Sixteen points already puts him within reach of his season scoring average.
By the numbers: Ball is averaging 18.3 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 11 games, as of Nov. 12.
What to watch: Ball's final total, as the game continues on NBA TV.