{"id":635354,"date":"2026-03-02T22:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/635354\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T22:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:59:17","slug":"hornets-mavericks-trending-opposite-ways-entering-rematch-field-level-media-professional-sports-content-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/635354\/","title":{"rendered":"Hornets, Mavericks trending opposite ways entering rematch – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets appeared destined to be a must-see clash several weeks ago.<\/p>\n

That outlook has been altered, but with two teams trending in opposite directions, there could be notable fallout from Tuesday night\u2019s game when the Hornets host the Mavericks.<\/p>\n

There won\u2019t likely be a repeat of the rookie showdown with Dallas forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte guard Kon Knueppel. Flagg has been out for three weeks with a foot sprain.<\/p>\n

The Hornets will aim for a five-game winning streak as they have climbed in the standings with four straight double-digit wins to build momentum.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe crowd is gradually getting louder and louder,\u201d Charlotte forward Miles Bridges said. \u201cEvery win, we\u2019re getting closer to the postseason. The fans are showing up for us and we\u2019re feeling the love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brandon Miller has led Charlotte in scoring in three straight games, averaging 27.3 points in those outings. Coby White, in his first home game for the Hornets, scored 20 points in Saturday\u2019s 109-93 win over Portland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to make him comfortable here on this team,\u201d Bridges said. \u201cWe\u2019re happy to have him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlotte won 123-121 on Jan. 29 in Dallas despite Flagg\u2019s 49 points, which are the most for any Mavericks player this season. Knueppel racked up 34 points on the winning side that night.<\/p>\n

The former Duke players combined to shoot 30-for-45 from the field in that game.<\/p>\n

Dallas is in a horrible slide, with three consecutive losses compounding the problems. The Mavericks have won just two of 15 games since a Jan. 22 victory over Golden State.<\/p>\n

The Hornets have lost only three games since that date as part of their 14-3 surge. As a bonus, the Charlotte roster seems to be back in good order after fluctuating because of suspensions and injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always great to have a fully healthy team,\u201d coach Charles Lee said. \u201cWe have great depth right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aside from Flagg\u2019s potential absence, the Mavericks could be without guard Klay Thompson. He exited Sunday\u2019s 100-87 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right adductor contusion.<\/p>\n

Dallas has had a different player as its leading scorer in each of the past five games, including a season-high 18 points from Caleb Martin last time out<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought Caleb was aggressive,\u201d Dallas coach Jason Kidd said. \u201c\u2026 The more minutes he gets, his confidence rises.\u201d<\/p>\n

Martin has been well-traveled in the NBA since beginning his career with the Hornets in 2019.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks are trying to get their personnel clicking.<\/p>\n

Khris Middleton scored four points Sunday, his lowest total in eight games since joining from the Washington Wizards in the Anthony Davis trade. Still, he can influence the team even without putting up a lot of points.<\/p>\n

\u201cHim being a vet in our locker room is something that I seek out for sure,\u201d Dallas guard Max Christie said. \u201cSomething that I continue to observe and just watch and see how someone of his caliber really goes about his business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kidd said Middleton can be a factor for the team down the stretch of the schedule.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll try not to play him 40 minutes a night,\u201d Kidd said. \u201cBut I think his ability as a vet to score and to lead is something that\u2019s needed in that locker room.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n

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