Hornets Dominate Mavericks for 5th Straight Win! LaMelo Ball & Brandon Miller Lead the Charge (2026)

Bold takeaway: The Hornets’ surge continues, scorching the Mavericks 117-90 and pushing Charlotte to a .500 record for the first time since late October. But here’s where it gets controversial: Dallas’ execution and a rough night from beyond the arc amplified a lopsided defeat that has fans rethinking the Mavericks’ current trajectory.

The Hornets cruised on the strength of a strong bench and efficient shooting,Routing Dallas despite playing the opening night of a back-to-back. Brandon Miller led with 17 points, while LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points and nine assists to help Charlotte reach 31-31.