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The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer
CHICAGO — The idea that this wasn’t just the typical game was evident from the first possession, when the crowd’s murmur slowly increased in decibels as the opposing point guard made the first of many dribble moves against the person who bears a striking resemblance. Mom and dad were courtside along the baseline, no doubt peering in with pride. LaMelo Ball danced with his trademark dribbling exhibition against older brother Lonzo, created a path to the lane and knifed his way to the basket. Contorting his wiry 6-foot-7 frame, he tossed up a layup with his left hand, only to watch it bounce off…