nba Game Recap
Mavericks Down Charlotte 124-118 - Match Report
Luka Doncic scored 23 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Dallas on Sunday, leading the Mavericks to a 124-118 victory over Charlotte at American Airlines Center.
Dallas did not, however, defeat the Hornets against the spread, which closed at -11.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 235.0.
Dallas got 18 points from Kyrie Irving and another 18 points from Grant Williams. Kyrie Irving contributed 10 assists, while Dereck Lively II cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Charlotte got 30 points from LaMelo Ball in a losing cause and another 20 points from Gordon Hayward. LaMelo Ball contributed 13 assists for the Hornets, while Mark Williams had 10 rebounds.
The Mavericks hit the break losing 62-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Dallas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-43.
Dallas heads into a battle against the Magic. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.