The Dallas Mavericks let the Charlotte Hornets hang around a little too long, considering they were missing LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and a lot of other key pieces. But Dallas won 103-96, getting back on track after losing two straight on the West Coast earlier in the week.

The Dallas Mavericks took on the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, notching a 103-96 win. As has been the case of late, every game is critical regardless of the competition and the Mavs pulled this one out in their trademark gritty fashion.