On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls are playing the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center.
During the game, Lonzo Ball made a shot over his brother (LaMelo) that got a lot of views on social media.
Via The NBA: “BIG BRO 3-BALL OVER LIL BRO
Lonzo and LaMelo face off for the first time since 2021!”
BIG BRO 3-BALL OVER LIL BRO
Lonzo and LaMelo face off for the first time since 2021! pic.twitter.com/j3v5l2Qb5G
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2025
Lonzo had three points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 1/2 from the three-point range in his first 13 minutes of playing time.
Many fans reacted to the highlight on social media.
@ReturnoftheMuk: “Man, this is just so cool. What a story”
Man, this is just so cool. What a story https://t.co/76yzVsL0zX
— Senior Man (@ReturnoftheMuk) January 18, 2025
@Lorenzo1ofNone: “Dang. Didn’t know it’s been that long”
Dang. Didn’t know it’s been that long
— Lawrence Bello (@Lorenzo1ofNone) January 18, 2025
@gorebashd: “Wow that’s sibling rivalry hahaha”
Wow that’s sibling rivalry hahaha
— Shane(aka Gore) (@gorebashd) January 18, 2025
Lonzo came into the night with averages of 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 37.7% from the field and 34.7% from the three-point range in 21 games.
He had missed the previous two seasons with an injury.
Lonzo and LaMelo are excited to be sharing the court tonight @camronsmith | @KendallG13 | #BullsCountdownLive pic.twitter.com/jqxQKTux0M
— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) January 18, 2025
The Bulls are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with an 18-23 record in 41 games.
They are also in the middle of a three-game losing streak.
Lonzo over LaMelo for 3
(: @NBA)pic.twitter.com/2DTgU7rps2
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 18, 2025
On the other side, LaMelo is averaging 29.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.6% from the three-point range in 26 games.
He will likely make his second NBA All-Star Game next month.
That said, the Hornets are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-28 record in 37 games.
In a highly anticipated matchup between brothers, Lonzo Ball steals the spotlight by making a clutch shot over LaMelo Ball in the Hornets-Bulls game. The sibling rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement to an already intense game, showcasing the Ball brothers’ skills and competitiveness on the court. Fans are left in awe as Lonzo’s shot secures the win for the Bulls, proving once again that the Ball family is a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. #BallBrothersShowdown #LonzoVsLaMelo #SiblingRivalry
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