The Dallas Mavericks lost a disappointing game to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday afternoon, dropping 110-105 despite 33 points from Kyrie Irving and 31 points/15 rebounds from Daniel Gafford. Although they lost the game, the front office can at least be satisfied that they made one correct decision this offseason.

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LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105.

The Mavericks travel to North Carolina to take on the Hornets as part of the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

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LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets notched their first three-game winning streak of the season, defeating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday afternoon.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, the first of two meetings between the teams. Dallas, which dominated the series last season, hopes to maintain its dominance over the LaMelo Ball-led team. The Mavericks look to sustain the form that allowed them to beat the OKC Thunder 106-98 on Sunday, despite missing key players.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a riveting victory over the Dallas Mavericks, 110-105.

The show must go on for the Dallas Mavericks even without Luka Doncic, but while they wait for their superstar guard, there are opportunities for players to step up.

From Celtics vs. Lakers to Thunder vs. Mavericks, tonight’s 9-game NBA slate promises action-packed matchups with playoff implications.