MFFL

We take a moment to relive the last time the Dallas Mavericks faced the Charlotte Hornets, which was just over a month ago.

Cooper Flagg dropped 49 points, but fellow Dukie Kon Knueppel stole the show and sunk the game-winning free throws just before the buzzer sounded.

Final ... Mavericks forward Khris Middleton had 25 points, seven assists and seven rebounds to help the team end its 10-game losing streak. ...

Mavericks 134, Pacers 130

Yeah… but it’s gotta be messy. Speed the game up, hit shots early, and hope Houston starts thinking instead of flowing — because if they settle in, this gets uncomfortable fast.

Luka Doncic posted 12 points, 3 rebounds and four assists in the first quarter of his return to American Airlines Center against the Dallas Mavericks. He is 2-3 from three-point range and 6-6 from the free throw line.

The Lakers have taken a big lead at 37-28 over the Mavs at the end of the period off of four three-pointers and 55 percent shooting from the field.

The Dallas Mavericks haven't won four games in a row since they traded away Luka Doncic. On Friday, they have a chance to hit that number. Only thing standing in their way? A red-hot OKC Thunder team.

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 118-108 at the American Airlines Center Wednesday night to form a three-game winning streak.

Ryan Nembhard shined again with 15 points and 13 assists. Anthony Davis added a 17/17 double-double and Cooper Flagg dropped 22 points - the youngest player to score at least 20 in three straight games.