Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Dallas Mavericks meet Charlotte Hornets
Dallas Mavericks meet Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center, Wednesday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 14 of the 26 meetings with Charlotte Hornets since 2001.
The big picture
Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Dallas Mavericks have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Form
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2001: Dallas Mavericks 14, Charlotte Hornets 12.
Last time out (2025-26), Charlotte Hornets won 117–90 at Spectrum Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 38 points in 2018-19 (122–84).
Players to watch
For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
