Dallas Mavericks – Charlotte Hornets: the P.J. Washington game
The Mavericks and Hornets meet in Texas for the first time this season. Both sit 11th in their conference, but form tells different stories — the Hornets have been firing on all cylinders lately while Dallas looks a bit ragged.
Dallas Mavericks: need to bounce back at home 
After back-to-back losses to the Lakers (110-116) and the Timberwolves yesterday (105-118), the Mavericks have come crashing down from last week’s high. Their touch deserted them, opponents stepped up in clutch moments, and the lack of experience across the roster — amplified by the absences of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving — is glaring.
Across the season Dallas is nothing special on either end. They score 114.1 points (22nd) and allow 116.6 (21st), planted in the lower mid-table in both categories. Still, they can flash elite nights — think the win over Golden State (123-115) or the defensive clinic in New York (114-97). It’s a team that can survive different game types, but one that’s still hunting an identity.
INJURY REPORT : Anthony Davis (OUT)
Charlotte Hornets: why not a fifth straight? 
It’ll sound odd, but the Hornets are one of the league’s hottest teams over the last 10 games. They’ve won seven, matching the Thunder over that stretch. What’s changed is defense — they’ve given up just 104.8 points over their last ten, the third-best mark in the NBA, powered by commanding wins over Memphis (112-97), Philadelphia (130-93) and Orlando (124-97).
Over that same 10-game run they’re winning by 14.4 points on average — by far the best margin in the league. The offense hums, Brandon Miller is electric, and he’s well supported by LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel. Moussa Diabaté cleans the glass on both ends, and the whole vibe in Charlotte looks electric — it’s showing up in big wins.
INJURY REPORT : Mason Plumlee (OUT)
NBA Prediction Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets
Under 231.5 points
The Hornets are piling up quality defensive outings while the Mavericks struggle to produce clean offense. Back-to-back games for both teams is another weight on scoring. All signs point to a relatively low total.
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