Here are the scores, updates, and results of the NBA 2020-2021 regular season match between the Dallas Mavericks (DAL) and the Charlotte Hornets (CHA) on December 31, 2020, at the American Airlines Center.
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-99.
The Charlotte bench led the way in the win as rookie LaMelo Ball finished with a team-high 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and Miles Bridges added 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the scoring attack for the Mavericks with 18 points, and Luka Doncic finished with 12 points and 5 assists.
Charlotte Hornets will face the Memphis Grizzlies next, on January 1, 2021, while the Dallas Mavericks will face the Miami Heat on the same date.
Dallas vs Charlotte
Quarters: 29-36; 28-32; 12-30; 99-118
The scores:
Mavericks (99) – Tim Hardaway Jr. 18; Jalen Brunson 16; Luka Doncic 12; Maxi Kleber 12; Dwight Powell 9; James Johnson 7; Wes Iwundu 6; Willie Cauley-Stein 5; Dorian Finney-Smith 5; Josh Richardson 4; Trey Burke 3; Boban Marjanovic 2; Josh Green 0; Tyrell Terry 0.
Hornets (118) – LaMelo Ball 22; Miles Bridges 20; Terry Rozier 18; Gordon Hayward 11; PJ Washington 11; Jalen McDaniels 10; Devonte’ Graham 9; Bismack Biyombo 9; Caleb Martin 4; Cody Martin 4; Vernon Carey Jr. 0; Nick Richards 0.