The Mavericks defeated the Hornets, 127-59. Kristaps Porzingis recorded 17 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks, while Luka Doncic added 10 points, four rebounds and eight assists in the victory. LaMelo Ball tallied four points and two rebounds for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Mavericks improve to 3-0 in the preseason, while the Hornets fall to 1-3.