LaMelo Ball orchestrates Hornets’ second-half blowout of Heat

LaMelo Ball pumped in 30 points and distributed 13 assists as the Charlotte Hornets opened a seven-game homestand with a 136-106 victory against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Coby White's 24 points and Kon Kneuppel's 22 points also boosted Charlotte (35-34), which was coming off a 2-2 road trip. Brandon Miller had 16 points and Miles Bridges added 14 points.

A huge second half allowed the Hornets to pull away. They held a 25-6 scoring edge in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter...