The Dallas Mavericks (21st, 19-27) face off against the Charlotte Hornets (23rd, 19-28) in a battle of two teams looking to improve their standings. The Mavericks have averaged 122.2 points scored in their last 5 games but have also allowed 117.4 points, leading to a high-scoring trend. The Hornets come in with a three-match winning streak and have scored an impressive 520 points across their last five games, indicating a potent offense.

In their last five games, the Dallas Mavericks recorded a form of WLWWW, scoring a total of 612 points while conceding 587, illustrating both their offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities. Notable results include a 144-122 victory over the Utah Jazz and a recent 110-116 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. Conversely, the Charlotte Hornets have been on a winning streak, going WWWWW, with a total of 520 points scored and 536 points allowed, showcasing their scoring prowess despite some defensive lapses.

The Dallas Mavericks are currently ranked 21st in the league, having played 46 games with a record of 19 wins and 27 losses. They average 122.0 points scored per game while allowing 127.0, highlighting a significant defensive issue. In contrast, the Charlotte Hornets sit at 23rd in the standings with a record of 19-28 over 47 games, averaging 110.4 points scored and 115.5 points allowed, which indicates a slightly more balanced approach but still reveals defensive challenges.

• 1Dallas Mavericks scored 612 points in last 5 games, averaging 122.2 points per game.
• 2Charlotte Hornets on a 3-match winning streak, scoring 520 points in their last 5 games.
• 3Defensive struggles evident: Mavericks allowed 117.4 points per game in last 5, Hornets 107.2.