Who’s Playing
Charlotte @ Dallas
Current Records: Charlotte 15-13; Dallas 13-13
What to Know
This Monday, the Charlotte Hornets are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116.29 points per game. They will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday at American Airlines Center after having had a few days off. The neutral point spread forecasts a close one for these two.
Charlotte escaped with a win this past Friday against the Sacramento Kings by the margin of a single free throw, 124-123. The Hornets’ success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but shooting guard James Bouknight led the charge as he shot 6-for-8 from downtown and finished with 24 points and six rebounds. Bouknight had some trouble finding his footing against the Philadelphia 76ers last week, so this was a step in the right direction. Bouknight’s points were the most he has had all season.
Meanwhile, Dallas had enough points to win and then some against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, taking their matchup 103-84. The top scorers for the Mavericks were point guard Jalen Brunson (18 points) and power forward Maxi Kleber (16 points).
Their wins bumped Charlotte to 15-13 and Dallas to 13-13. We’ll see which team can carry over their success and which team inevitably falls when Charlotte and Dallas clash.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $14.00
Odds
The Mavericks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mavericks as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Dallas and Charlotte both have six wins in their last 12 games.
- Jan 13, 2021 – Dallas 104 vs. Charlotte 93
- Dec 30, 2020 – Charlotte 118 vs. Dallas 99
- Feb 08, 2020 – Dallas 116 vs. Charlotte 100
- Jan 04, 2020 – Charlotte 123 vs. Dallas 120
- Feb 06, 2019 – Dallas 99 vs. Charlotte 93
- Jan 02, 2019 – Dallas 122 vs. Charlotte 84
- Mar 24, 2018 – Charlotte 102 vs. Dallas 98
- Jan 10, 2018 – Dallas 115 vs. Charlotte 111
- Dec 05, 2016 – Charlotte 109 vs. Dallas 101
- Dec 01, 2016 – Charlotte 97 vs. Dallas 87
- Mar 14, 2016 – Dallas 107 vs. Charlotte 96
- Nov 05, 2015 – Charlotte 108 vs. Dallas 94
Injury Report for Dallas
- Willie Cauley-Stein: Out (Personal)
- Sterling Brown: Out (Foot)
- Luka Doncic: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for Charlotte
- P.J. Washington: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Ish Smith: Out (Covid-19)
- Mason Plumlee: Out (Covid-19)
- Jalen McDaniels: Out (Covid-19)
- LaMelo Ball: Out (Covid-19)
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