LaMelo Ball posts 24 points, 7 assists and 6 threes in Timberwolves win

Ball delivered 43.3 fantasy points with a season-high in scoring and a full complement of peripherals, making him a confident start for Friday.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 31, 2026 · Updated October 31, 2026

LaMelo Ball posted 24 points, four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and six threes on 9-of-20 shooting in 29 minutes as Minnesota rolled past Los Angeles 127-101 on Friday, October 30.

Ball's 43.3 fantasy points sit well above the 26.9 he averaged over his previous five games, and the extra minutes and shot attempts drove the difference. The counting-stat haul boosted his nine-category value, and the scoring and threes made him particularly useful in points leagues where his projection sits at 35.6 fantasy points a night.

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LaMelo Ball

Ball's 24 points marked a season high, and the six threes matched his most productive night from distance through six games. His 29 minutes represented a bump from the 25.5 he had been playing over his previous five outings, and the nine field-goal attempts gave him more opportunities to produce. He converted at 45.0 per cent from the floor while taking no free throws, and his two turnovers kept the giveaways in check after averaging 3.8 over his prior stretch.

Ball has started all six games this season and owns a 26.2 per cent usage rate at 52.4 per cent true shooting. His season line now sits at 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 3.3 threes in 26.0 minutes a game. Minnesota has one game left this week, Friday against an opponent yet to be determined, making Ball a strong starting option if managers need production across multiple categories.

What to do

• Start Ball on Friday with confidence after his 43.3-fantasy-point performance.

• Lock him into nine-category lineups for the steals, assists and threes he provides alongside the scoring.

• Deploy him in points leagues where his 35.6 projected fantasy points make him a top-60 asset.

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