Dallas Mavericks

GameDay: Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks veteran Dirk Nowitzki has been on target early this season, averaging 17.5 points while shooting 56.3 percent.
Mavericks veteran Dirk Nowitzki has been on target early this season, averaging 17.5 points while shooting 56.3 percent. AP

Hornets at Mavericks

7:30 p.m. Thursday, American Airlines Center, Dallas

TV: FSSW Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, ESPN/1540 AM (Sp.)

Records: Hornets 1-3; Mavs 2-2

About the Hornets: Charlotte snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday by pounding the Chicago Bulls 130-105. Led by Jeremy Lamb’s 20 points, the Hornets got 71 points from their bench. ... Kemba Walker (15.5 points per game, 5.3 assists), Nicolas Batum (14.3 points, 7.5 rebounds), Jeremy Lamb (13.3 points), Al Jefferson (12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds) and Jeremy Lin (12.8 points) lead a balanced attack.

About the Mavericks: Dallas opened its three-game homestand Tuesday with a 102-91 loss to the Toronto Raptors. ... Chandler Parsons, who has played only the first halves of the past two games while averaging 13 minutes, will continue to be limited as he recovers from knee surgery. ... Dirk Nowitzki leads the team in scoring (17.5) and averages eight rebounds. Deron Williams averages 12 points and 6.3 assists while Zaza Pachulia averages 8.5 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Dwain Price

This story was originally published November 4, 2015 at 7:56 PM with the headline "GameDay: Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks."

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