March 4th - The Hornets defeated the Mavericks 117-90. Miller contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Williams scored 18 points; for the Mavericks, Williams also scored 18 points.

In the first quarter, the Hornets relied on outside shooting and fast breaks to extend their lead to double digits. Although the Mavericks adjusted their defense towards the end of the quarter, they still trailed 23-31 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks briefly narrowed the gap to tie the game. The Hornets then went on a 14-0 run to regain the lead. At halftime, the Hornets continued to lead 57-48 .

After switching sides, the Mavericks narrowed the gap to 5 points. However, the Hornets unleashed a 22- point run to completely widen the gap. Bridges and Green hit crucial shots in succession, and the Hornets also limited the opponent's rhythm on the defensive end. At the end of the third quarter, the Hornets had extended their lead to 92-72 . In the final quarter, although the Hornets' shooting touch fluctuated slightly at the start, they regained control of the game thanks to their deep rotation. In the end, the Hornets defeated the Mavericks 117-90 .

Mavericks player statistics

Williams had 18 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Washington had 13 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Powell had 12 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Christie had 11 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Gafford had 10 points, 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Middleton had 9 points , 9 rebounds , and 3 assists; Martin had 9 points and 1 rebound; Nembuhad had 6 points , 5 rebounds, and 4 assists .

Hornets player statistics

Miller 17 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Ball 15 points , 5 rebounds, 9 assists; James 13 points , 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Knipple 13 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Williams 12 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Bridges 11 points, 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Green 11 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Kalckbrenner 10 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists

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