NBA · Final

Hornets Edge Mavericks in Close Contest

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Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center

Charlotte Hornets 123, Dallas Mavericks 121, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Charlotte Hornets beat Dallas Mavericks 123-121 at American Airlines Center on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks?

Charlotte Hornets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling encounter at the American Airlines Center, the Charlotte Hornets narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 123-121. This victory marks the Hornets' second consecutive win against the Mavericks, having previously defeated them 110-105 in their last meeting on January 20, 2025. The Hornets now lead the season series 1-0.

The Mavericks entered the game with a record of 19-29, while the Hornets were slightly better at 21-28. Dallas had a mixed recent form, going 5-4-1 in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following a 105-118 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves just the day before. The Mavericks averaged 106.3 points scored and allowed 103.6 points in their recent games, showcasing a relatively balanced scoring output but struggling to maintain consistency.

In contrast, the Hornets were riding a wave of momentum, having won their last four games and boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten. They averaged 119.2 points scored and allowed 104.8 points during that stretch, indicating a potent offense that has been difficult for opponents to contain. Their recent victories included a decisive 112-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on January 29, 2026.

The Mavericks' home record stood at 4-3 in their last ten games, while their away record was 1-1. The Hornets, on the other hand, had a strong away record of 5-2 in their last ten games, contributing to their confidence heading into this matchup.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Mavericks had three players listed as day-to-day: Santi Aldama and Kyrie Irving, both dealing with knee issues, and Dereck Lively II, who was nursing a foot injury. The Hornets also had two players in a similar situation, with Brandon Miller dealing with a shoulder issue and PJ Hall managing an ankle problem. The status of these players was likely a factor in the game’s dynamics.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, reflected a competitive matchup, with the Hornets favored by a spread of 3.5 points. The total points line was set at 225.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game. The moneyline odds positioned the Hornets at -155, while the Mavericks were at +130.

The game itself featured several key moments, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the lead changed hands multiple times. LaMelo Ball made a crucial 25-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Brandon Miller, to give the Hornets a late lead at 116-113. Cooper Flagg followed with a driving layup, extending the Hornets' advantage to 118-115. However, the Mavericks fought back, with Max Christie hitting a 24-foot three-point jumper to tie the game at 118.

As the clock wound down, Brandon Miller's 23-foot three-point jumper put the Hornets ahead 121-118. Cooper Flagg then sealed the victory with two free throws, bringing the final score to 123-121. The close nature of the game kept fans on the edge of their seats, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams.

Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Hornets as they continued their winning streak, while the Mavericks will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they head deeper into the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHA -3.5	225.5 o -112 / u -108	Charlotte Hornets -155 · Dallas Mavericks +130

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Injury report

Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsCooper Flagg49Dallas Mavericks
AssistsBrandon Williams6Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsCaleb Martin11Dallas Mavericks
PointsKon Knueppel34Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball9Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMiles Bridges8Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 5-4-1Streak L1106.3 scored · 103.6 allowed per game4-3 at home

L105-118vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 29
D0-0at Milwaukee BucksJan 26
L110-116vs Los Angeles LakersJan 25
W123-115vs Golden State WarriorsJan 23
W114-97at New York KnicksJan 19
W138-120vs Utah JazzJan 17
W144-122vs Utah JazzJan 16
L109-118vs Denver NuggetsJan 15
W113-105vs Brooklyn NetsJan 13
L107-125at Chicago BullsJan 11

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 7-3Streak W4119.2 scored · 104.8 allowed per game5-2 away

W112-97at Memphis GrizzliesJan 29
W130-93vs Philadelphia 76ersJan 26
W119-115vs Washington WizardsJan 24
W124-97at Orlando MagicJan 23
L87-94vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 22
W110-87at Denver NuggetsJan 19
L116-136at Golden State WarriorsJan 18
W135-117at Los Angeles LakersJan 16
L109-117at LA ClippersJan 13
W150-95at Utah JazzJan 11

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Dallas Mavericks
Field goals	43-91	48-103
Field goal %	47	47
Three-pointers	20-41	11-33
Three-point %	49	33
Free throws	17-18	14-16
Free throw %	94	88
Rebounds	45	50
Offensive rebounds	8	13
Defensive rebounds	37	37
Assists	28	26
Steals	4	7
Blocks	9	8
Turnovers	10	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	4
Fast-break points	12	24
Points in the paint	38	60
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	15	4
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	83	8

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter88-81Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-82Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter89-82Ryan Kalkbrenner makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter89-84Cooper Flagg makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter91-84Tidjane Salaun makes 2-foot layup (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter91-86Cooper Flagg makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter91-87Moussa Cisse makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter93-87Josh Green makes running layup (Kon Knueppel assists)
3rd Quarter93-90Klay Thompson makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter93-93Caleb Martin makes 22-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter93-96Klay Thompson makes 25-foot running jump shot (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter96-96Miles Bridges makes 24-foot three point jumper (Collin Sexton assists)
4th Quarter96-98Klay Thompson makes 1-foot layup (Daniel Gafford assists)
4th Quarter96-100Brandon Williams makes running dunk (Cooper Flagg assists)
4th Quarter98-100Brandon Miller makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter98-102Cooper Flagg makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter100-102Collin Sexton makes two point shot
4th Quarter101-102Brandon Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-102Brandon Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-102Collin Sexton makes 23-foot running jump shot (Brandon Miller assists)
4th Quarter105-103Moussa Cisse makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-104Moussa Cisse makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-104LaMelo Ball makes driving layup (Miles Bridges assists)
4th Quarter107-106Brandon Williams makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter107-108Max Christie makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Daniel Gafford assists)
4th Quarter109-108Kon Knueppel makes driving layup
4th Quarter109-110Cooper Flagg makes driving layup
4th Quarter111-110Miles Bridges makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter112-110Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-110Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-112Max Christie makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter113-113Daniel Gafford makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-113LaMelo Ball makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brandon Miller assists)
4th Quarter116-115Cooper Flagg makes driving layup
4th Quarter118-115Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter118-118Max Christie makes 24-foot three point jumper (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter121-118Brandon Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter121-121Cooper Flagg makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter122-121Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-121Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2