Mavericks survive Hornets’ onslaught for 124-118 win

The Dallas Mavericks came out on top against the Charlotte Hornets 124-118 in a hard-fought match on Sunday night.

Luka Doncic proved to be the hero for Dallas as he scored 23 points, most of which came in the last quarter to shot down LaMelo Ball triple double.

Came back and won it. @Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/QCmub1Iddz

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 6, 2023

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It was a flying start for the Hornets, who established a 15-point lead in the first half, but they were unable to maintain it and succumbed to defeat.

Despite Ball’s efforts with 30 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, it was not enough as Dallas proved tough to crack.

“Just trying to win, really. Trying to do as much as I could,” said Ball, “Didn’t really go our way at the end.”

Grant Williams finished with 18 points for the Mavericks, as rookie Dereck Lively II had 15 points and 14 rebounds in a big last quarter for him.

Doncic, who unbelievably enough had a scoreless first quarter, went 8 of 15 after his 0-for-4 start – but was just 1 of 9 from long range – while finishing with 12 rebounds and nine assists.