The Charlotte Hornets return home from a four game trip out west and open a three-game home stand against Western Conference opponents. Up first? The Dallas Mavericks.
These Dallas Mavericks aren’t the Mavericks of old. This Mavericks team is just well, old. They are currently 13-28, and hold the third worst record in the Western Conference. Dallas enjoyed a surprise four-game win streak to close out the month of December, but since the calendar turned over, they have gone 0-3.
Dirk Nowitzki is 39-years-old and looking every bit of it. His points, rebounds, shots and minutes are the lowest they’ve been since his rookie season way back in 1998.