CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) \u2014 Brandon Miller scored 17 points, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.<\/p>\n
LaMelo Ball added 15 points and nine assists to help the Hornets (31-31) reach .500 for the first time since Oct. 28 when they were 2-2.<\/p>\n
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