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The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Dallas Mavericks 117–90 on March 3 at Spectrum Center, holding their opponent to just 90 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and draining 20 three-pointers. B. Miller led Charlotte with 17 points, supported by L. Ball's 15 points, as the Hornets' offense generated 32 assists and a 120.2 offensive rating. Dallas struggled significantly, connecting on only 3 three-pointers while shooting 37.8 percent overall; B. Williams paced the Mavericks with 18 points and P. Washington added 13, but the team managed just 19 assists and a 90.5 offensive rating. Charlotte's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Dallas 35–24 to seize control. The final margin of 27 points fell well short of the Vegas total line of 226.5, as the Hornets' suffocating defense—anchored by a 90.5 defensive rating and 11 steals—rendered Dallas ineffective throughout. The lopsided defeat underscores Dallas's offensive inconsistency and Charlotte's growing defensive prowess heading into the final stretch.
