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[Saba Sports News] Friday’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets was not just a showcase of intense basketball, but also a stage for a fiery verbal clash between Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Houston’s rookie Cam Whitmore, as revealed in leaked audio. The Rockets triumphed with a 138-104 win, continuing the Hornets’ losing streak while ending their own two-game slide. During the game, Ball and Whitmore were involved in a physical and verbal tussle.
The altercation peaked in the third quarter when Ball drove to the basket and was fouled by Whitmore. Whitmore accused Ball of flopping, using explicit language, to which Ball responded in kind while on the floor. Their heated exchange continued at the free-throw line, with both players challenging each other.
Despite Ball’s efforts, Whitmore and the Rockets emerged victorious. Whitmore, particularly after the confrontation, shone in the fourth quarter. He scored 12 points in a solo run, including hitting four consecutive three-pointers, shifting the game’s momentum in favor of the Rockets. This scoring outburst followed a quiet performance from beyond the arc earlier in the game.
Whitmore’s fourth-quarter dominance, capped by his 24-point total, not only sealed the Rockets’ win but also served as a powerful retort to Ball and the Hornets. His resilience and ability to perform under pressure were highlighted, demonstrating his potential to influence the game dramatically. The leaked audio and Whitmore’s response on the court added a dramatic twist to the matchup, sparking widespread discussion on social media about the confrontation and its impact.