Live stream: Mavericks 48, Hornets 55

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
24 minutes to play.
@Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Gi6FnNLbHW – 2:16 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
What was 20 minutes of dreadful basketball with the Mavs shooting 20% and trailing by 19 has turned hopeful for them as they trail in CHA 55-48. A 19-7 run in the last 4:00 w/Luka scoring 16 of those pts. Hayward 13 leads CHA which shot just 42%. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 2:14 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Dallas have limited Kleber screening for Doncic as much in the 2nd quarter. Mark Williams was switching onto him after the screen and having a log of success influencing his attempts. Mark’s pick and roll defense has been fantastic so far – 2:14 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Lookin’ good at half.
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/Lbtvsm639O – 2:12 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at half:
21 PTS
7 REB
4 3P
Scored 21 of the starters 29 points. pic.twitter.com/xiY0qlOyLY – 2:12 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs trail the Hornets 55-48 at halftime after ending Q2 on a 17-7 run. – 2:12 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Love to see it 🤗
@Mark Williams | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/NIehlNodVT – 2:08 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
LD for 👌 pic.twitter.com/rRPIULFumC – 2:06 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Now this is more typical Luka… – 2:04 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
I’m sure all the debate shows will be wall-to-wall “Luka needs to get out of Dallas for his own sake” like they are with other players. – 2:02 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jeez man… Mavs down big to the Hornets again!!
Luka 0-for-6 pic.twitter.com/tYkoLdyYoI – 1:59 PM

Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
And now James Bouknight, brought up from the G-League recently, is cooking the Mavs.
Hornets up 44-27. – 1:58 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
James Bouknight just drove coast to coast and looked like he was about to throw it down, but instead tossed in a layup and Jason Kidd immediately called a timeout. What is going on with the Mavs? – 1:57 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
THJ is 🔙 pic.twitter.com/Sij6CjJtHm – 1:48 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
JT corner 3 🔥🔥🔥
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/9FTWgGl9O3 – 1:45 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
James Bouknight sighting. – 1:44 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
📸📸📸
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/eRPCdTHvqU – 1:42 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
The “interest level” that Jason Kidd said “wasn’t high” at the start of Friday’s home game against the Hornets looked MIA in today’s first period. – 1:40 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets limited the Mavericks to 16.7 percent (3-of-18) from the field in the first quarter, the lowest clip by a Charlotte opponent in any quarter this season. Dallas’ three made field goals are also a season low for a Hornets opponent.
#LetsFly – 1:40 PM

Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luke Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavs are down 30-16 here in Charlotte at the end of the first quarter. Hornets players on the floor to finish the frame:
Theo Maledon
Bryce McGowens
Svi Mykhailiuk
JT Thor
Kai Jones pic.twitter.com/pq8Kmf39zK – 1:40 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic isn’t himself. Walked slowly to the bench at Q1 buzzer, didn’t reciprocate high fives, plopped down on a chair separate from the huddle.
Looks like a reaction any human might while going through difficult personal time in life, not just a 30-16 deficit to Hornets. – 1:39 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Hot start in the Hive 😏
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/Ykk9uUpJOB – 1:38 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Hornets 30, Mavericks 16 after a quarter.
It’s rare that I consider any regular-season game “must-win,” but if you can’t get up for the lottery team that humiliated you at home TWO DAYS AGO, idk, your team might just be broken. Three very important quarters coming for Dallas. – 1:38 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Break up the #Hornets. They put up 30 points in the first quarter — 11 by Gordon Hayward — and lead Dallas by 14. – 1:38 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
West playoff race update: No. 11 Dallas, coming off a humbling home loss to 24-51 Charlotte, is down 30-16 after a quarter to the same Hornets in the first game of a five-game Eastern Conference road trip.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 1:37 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
dennis smith jr. revenge game – 1:34 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
For a ‘throw-in’ during their trade deadline deal, Svi has turned into a solid contributor here lately with the #Hornets injury woes. He’s been a solid pickup. – 1:33 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
The Mavs … have 10 points over the first 9 mins against Charlotte – 1:29 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
You really doing this again Dallas? pic.twitter.com/QQPQAdwS93 – 1:23 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
That goes hard.
@Dennis Smith | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/0yh3w58jLA – 1:22 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maybe next year the Mavs will get off to a decent start against the Hornets. – 1:15 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Hey Dallas fans: The Mavericks would have needed a full training camp to effectively implement a system that works to both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic’s strengths. Blaming him for the losses aint it.
Blaming the FO for not retaining Jalen Brunson, however… 🥴 – 1:11 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Mark Williams is back in the starting lineup. – 1:06 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs starting lineup today is Luka, Kyrie, Josh Green, Reggie Bullock and Dwight Powell. Sunday afternoon tipoff in Charlotte coming up in a few on BSSW. – 1:05 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We’ve got some early Sunday hoops for ya!
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Dallas Mavericks
1pm
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/oZytQtrJdw – 1:00 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, Green, Powell, Irving, Doncic
CHA starters: Hayward, Washington, Richards, Mykhailiuk, Smith
12:10 tip @971TheFreak – 12:45 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs’ starters in rematch vs. Hornets: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Reggie Bullock, Josh Green, Dwight Powell.
Back to the one-big, smaller starting five after opening with Maxi Kleber at power forward the last 5 games. – 12:40 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for today vs. Dallas:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/BjEOJNvYEL – 12:37 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor today
@modelousa // #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/EMYC2wc9sv – 12:36 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Looking for a W today.
#LetsFly | @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/zMHIseGCbA – 12:36 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Luka Dončić is a man of the people. It’s his only visit of the season to Charlotte and he spent well over 5 minutes meticulously signing autographs and shaking hands with fans. Went on both sides of the tunnel, too. pic.twitter.com/Nw7SAnFWv2 – 12:31 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Pregame work 💼
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/pEy41ijVHZ – 12:31 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Relevant Sunday games on West scoreboard for #Pelicans (9th, 37-37):
Mavericks (36-38, -1 game behind Pels) at Cha, noon
Chi at Lakers (37-37, tied), 2:30 pm
Thunder (36-38, -1) at Por, 6 pm
Timberwolves (37-37, tied) at Warriors (39-36, +1.5), 7:30 pm – 12:29 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Injury Report vs DAL
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
Terry Rozier (R Foot Discomfort) is out.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (R Shoulder Strain) is out.
#LetsFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/iU6SIkn7P4 – 12:28 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Marko Guduric assembled his PERFECT NBA player 👀
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – SHOOTING
🇺🇸 Magic Johnson – PASSING
🇺🇸 Kyrie Irving – HANDLES
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic – BASKETBALL IQ
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo – ATHLETICISM
🇺🇸 Michael Jordan – LEADERSHIP pic.twitter.com/SIMjc6bNyt – 12:25 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The young boy who hugged Luka Doncic here hasn’t stopped saying “This is awesome! Thank you, Luka!” for the last few minutes.
Pure joy, @Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/DvYWPHY2VN – 12:22 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Kelly Oubre just finished going through pregame warmups, but he’s out today against Dallas. So, too, is Terry Rozier. pic.twitter.com/xpP9M5X3ZD – 12:11 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s frustration and lack of joy: “You have to give him credit for saying that. He’s human. He spoke his truth. … As an organization, our job is to help, so we’re helping. Hopefully you see that smile today and that swagger. I’ll bet that you see it.” – 11:45 AM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Clifford mentions that Hornets offensive decision making in the paint has been better the last couple of games, he’s frequently referenced it as an area for improvement for most the season. – 11:24 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Everyone’s active.
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/W6rys3NE9Y – 11:17 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
💙🤍
#ThisIsWhyWePlay #MFFL pic.twitter.com/AR3f2xdcxR – 11:00 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
There were at least 300 fans crowded outside the Mavs’ hotel this morning in Charlotte, and Luka Doncic stopped and signed/took pictures for at least 100 of them.
His wrist is definitely warmed up for the early tipoff. – 10:50 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a Nets player all-time:
29.0 — Kevin Durant
27.1 — Kyrie Irving
25.8 — Mikal Bridges pic.twitter.com/5VxhIC8uOC – 10:37 AM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) will be available for today’s game in Charlotte. – 10:28 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Five games. Eight days. Two BTBs. All in the East where the Mavs are 9-15 (2-8 on the road). It starts with a brunch game in CHA. Can they/will they bounce back from the all around ugliness of Friday night? @PeasRadio pre at 11:30. Tip with Brad & me at 12:10 @971TheFreak – 9:48 AM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Same matchup, different location – see y’all at home!
@TIAA | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/5SwdeFWHhT – 9:36 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Former coach of Luka Doncic didn’t appreciate Luka’s statements on his personal frustration 🗣 pic.twitter.com/w5BVfuJm75 – 9:14 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
📍 Charlotte, NC.
🆚 @Charlotte Hornets
12PM CT – early tip-off!
📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/EH0XMjofFz – 9:00 AM