The Mavericks defeated the Hornets, 124-118 tonight in Dallas. Luka Doncic contributed a team-high 23 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists, with Kyrie Irving adding an additional 18 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the game. LaMelo Ball scored 23 points in the 4th quarter and finished with a team-high 30 points along with 13 assists, and 10 rebounds for his tenth career triple-double. The Mavericks improve their record to 5-1 with the win, while the Hornets fall to 2-4 for the season.