The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Dallas Mavericks, securing their fifth consecutive victory and a .500 record. Brandon Miller led the charge with 17 points, while LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points and nine assists. The Hornets' bench was a key factor, knocking down 12 of 21 three-pointers. Grant Williams, Josh Green, Sion James, and Pat Connaughton each made multiple three-pointers. Despite a season-high 31 fouls, the Hornets' strong performance on the night and solid free-throw shooting (31 of 42) kept them in control. The Mavericks struggled offensively, making only 11 field goals in the second half and just 3 of 22 shots from beyond the arc. The game was a stark contrast to the Jan. 30 showdown between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, where Flagg scored 49 points, but the Hornets emerged victorious. This time, Flagg was ruled out due to a midfoot strain, and Knueppel had a poor performance, finishing with only 13 points. The Mavericks' struggles continued, losing 14 of 16 games. The Hornets' next game is at Boston, while the Mavericks travel to Orlando.
