Mavs Fall to Hornets for 2nd Straight Game: What Went Wrong?

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a disappointing
loss to the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in a row, with a final score
of 99-107. Here's a breakdown of what went wrong for the Mavericks in this
game.
One of the biggest issues for the Mavericks in
this game was their poor shooting. They shot just 40.2% from the field and
26.5% from beyond the arc, which simply isn't good enough to win games in the
NBA.
Luka Doncic, who's been the Mavericks' best
player all season, struggled from the field, shooting just 9-23 for 22 points.
The rest of the team wasn't much better, with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kristaps
Porzingis combining to shoot just 9-27.
The Mavericks also struggled with turnovers in
this game, committing 16 compared to the Hornets' 9. Turnovers can be a killer
in the NBA, as they give the other team extra possessions and take away scoring
opportunities for your own team.
Doncic was guilty of 5 turnovers in this game,
while Porzingis had 4. The Mavericks will need to do a better job of taking
care of the ball if they want to win games in the future.
The Mavericks are known for their offensive
firepower, but their defense has been suspect all season long. And that was
evident once again in this game, as the Hornets shot 47.5% from the field and
37.1% from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks struggled to contain Charlotte's
backcourt duo of Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham, who combined for 42 points
on 14-26 shooting. And they also had trouble containing the Hornets' big men,
as Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo combined for 22 points and 17 rebounds.
The Mavericks will need to tighten up their
defense if they want to have any chance of making a deep playoff run this
season.
In conclusion, the Mavericks will need to
address their shooting woes, turnovers, and defensive struggles if they want to
turn things around after this loss to the Hornets. They'll have a chance to get
back on track in their next game against the New Orleans Pelicans, but they'll
need to play much better if they want to come out with a win.
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