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Mavericks vs Hornets Final: 120-96 - Recap
Dallas cruised to victory on Monday, running Charlotte out of the gym and running up a 120-96 score at American Airlines Center.
Bettors who backed the Mavericks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.5.
Dallas got 24 points from Kristaps Porzingis and another 22 points from Trey Burke. Jalen Brunson contributed 8 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Hornets got a 20-point performance from Terry Rozier, who was supported by 20 points from Kelly Oubre Jr.. Gordon Hayward had 6 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Miles Bridges grabbed 10 rebounds.
Dallas led at halftime, 70-43.
Dallas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-38.
Next game, Dallas takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head on the road to face San Antonio.