LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges every scored 23 factors and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to increase their profitable streak to a season-high three video games.
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Nick Smith Jr. added 19 factors and Mark Williams overcame foul hassle to complete with 13 factors and 13 rebounds for Charlotte (11-28).
Kyrie Irving had 33 factors and Daniel Gafford added a career-high 31 factors and 15 rebounds for the Mavericks (23-20), who’ve misplaced 4 of their final 5 video games.
The Mavericks trailed early within the fourth quarter, however Irving — who had 26 factors after halftime — started the takeover, pulling down two fast 3s whereas including three extra factors on free throws after inciting Josh Inexperienced to foul him on a 3-point try.
However the Hornets would battle again to take the lead for good on Smith’s nook 3 with 4:16 left.
Ball, who had 20 factors on 5 3s within the first half, had an opportunity to place the sport away with 13 seconds left, however missed on the finish of a one-on-one. Klay Thompson tried to ship the sport to extra time, however missed a 3 from the correct wing. Inexperienced added two free throws to seal the victory for Charlotte.
Takeaways
Mavericks: Nonetheless adjusting to life with out Luka Doncic, who hasn’t performed since Christmas due to a left calf pressure, Dallas’ depth has been examined. They solely had 14 factors coming off the bench.
Hornets: Williams picked up his fourth foul with 7:35 left within the second quarter, forcing the Hornets to rely closely on Moussa Diabaté.
Key second
Trailing by two with 26 seconds left, Irving drove down the lane and had an open Naji Marshall within the nook, however a foul go led to a turnover.
Key statistic
The Hornets scored 23 factors off 13 Dallas turnovers.
To be continued
Each groups are in motion Wednesday evening with the Mavs internet hosting Minnesota and the Hornets visiting Memphis.
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