The Dallas Mavericks (32-28) secured a 103-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (14-44) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points, including 19 in the second half, and matched his season-high with nine rebounds. Moses Brown contributed a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Klay Thompson added 18 points. This win snapped a two-game losing streak for Dallas.
On the Hornets' side, Mark Williams delivered an impressive performance with 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Miles Bridges added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Charlotte faced its fifth consecutive loss.
The game was closely contested, featuring multiple lead changes. Dallas held a narrow advantage at halftime and maintained a slight lead after the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Mavericks established an early lead, which the Hornets managed to tie twice. However, critical plays by Irving in the final minutes secured the win for Dallas.
The Mavericks will look to build on this momentum as they host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, March 1. Meanwhile, the Hornets aim to break their losing streak when they welcome the Washington Wizards on the same day.
