The Charlotte Hornets will face the Dallas Mavericks in North Carolina, continuing their impressive four-game winning streak. The matchup is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST.
Charlotte Hornets Performance Overview
The Hornets currently hold a record of 30-31, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference. At home, they have managed a record of 13-16. One of their standout statistics this season is their offensive rebounding, ranking third in the Eastern Conference with an average of 12.8 offensive boards per game. Moussa Diabate leads the team with an average of 3.7 offensive rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Struggles
In contrast, the Mavericks, with a record of 21-39, sit 12th in the Western Conference. They are struggling on the road, holding a record of 7-20 away from Dallas. Defensively, they allow an average of 117.7 points per game and have been outscored by 3.8 points on average.
Key Matchup Insights
- The Hornets average 15.9 made three-pointers per game, significantly higher than the 12.2 they allow opponents.
- Dallas averages 113.9 points per game, slightly exceeding the Hornets’ average of 113.0 points allowed.
- This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Hornets winning the first encounter 123-121 on January 30.
Top Players to Watch
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball: Averaging 19.3 points with a shooting percentage of 40.1%.
- Brandon Miller: Averaging 22.1 points over his last ten games.
Dallas Mavericks
- Klay Thompson: Shooting 38.7% and averaging 11.5 points.
- Max Christie: Averaging 1.7 made three-pointers in the last ten games.
Recent Team Performance
- Hornets (Last 10 Games): 7-3 record, averaging 116.5 points, 47.5 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.8 steals, and 4.0 blocks. They shoot 45.0% from the field.
- Mavericks (Last 10 Games): 2-8 record, averaging 114.4 points, 42.3 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 7.3 steals, and 3.5 blocks. Their field goal percentage is 47.9%.
Injury Report
- Hornets: No injuries listed.
- Mavericks:
- Naji Marshall: Out (finger injury)
- Dereck Lively II: Out for the season (foot injury)
- Klay Thompson: Day-to-day (adductor)
- Kyrie Irving: Out for the season (knee injury)
- Cooper Flagg: Out (foot injury)
- P.J. Washington: Out (ankle injury)
- Marvin Bagley III: Out (neck injury)
This upcoming game promises an exciting battle as the Hornets look to extend their winning streak against a struggling Mavericks team.
