Mavericks Fall to Hornets, 110-105, Amid Injuries

The Dallas Mavericks faced a challenging week, suffering two close losses against the Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. On January 15, the Mavs fell to the Hornets 110-105, marked by 14 turnovers and missing key players like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II. Despite Kyrie Irving's 33 points and Daniel Gafford's career-high 31 points, the Mavs could not maintain their lead, allowing the Hornets to finish strong with a 16-5 run. The Mavericks then hosted the Timberwolves but again struggled, narrowly losing 115-114, as they continued to rely on their depleted roster. Coach Jason Kidd emphasized the need for better ball control amidst their injury woes. The Mavericks now sit at 23-21, seeking to improve their performance in upcoming games.