The Mavericks defeated the Hornets, 120-96. Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 24 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks in the victory, while Gordon Hayward tallied 17 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Mavericks improve to 14-13 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 15-14.