Hornets overcome absence of LaMelo Ball to thump Jazz

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Miles Bridges scored 29 points and Kon Knueppel added 24 as the Charlotte Hornets, despite playing without guard LaMelo Ball, whipped the visiting Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night.

Moussa Diabate provided 17 points and 12 rebounds, Sion James was inserted into the starting lineup and scored 15 points, Tre Mann provided 13 points off the bench, and Collin Sexton added