The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Hornets 123-111 today.
After the game, Pioneers veteran forward Carmelo Anthony was interviewed by the media. Anthony first talked about the Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball’s nickname “Melo” is the same as him. Big brother said: “LaMelo will be in the league for a long time, so you will inevitably call him that in the future. To me, this is a kind of with pleasure.”
Speaking of LaMelo celebrating the action with his three-point shooting head, Anthony said: “I don’t mind, he can do it. But he will only poke his head, I will poke three times. It shows respect. He uses that name, It’s an honor to do that celebration.”
The two Melos had a jersey exchange ceremony after the match, symbolizing the inheritance of “Melo”.
In this game, both Melo performed very well. Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals and 2 hot pot in 32 minutes, and LaMelo Ball scored 30 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 1 hot pot in 32 minutes.
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