The Dallas Mavericks had lost two straight games entering Saturday’s contest. It was also the second of a back-to-back for the Mavs. They traveled to face the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 8.
The Hornets are struggling right now. They lost 12 of their last 13 entering Saturday’s contest. The Hornets were finalizing buyouts with veterans Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Marvin Williams as well.
The Mavericks got off to a blazing start in Charlotte. They led 31-10 at the end of the first and never looked back. The Mavs walked away with a 116-100 road win.