The Dallas Mavericks (32-28) fought off a feisty Charlotte Hornets (14-44) to end their losing streak with a hard-fought 103-96 victory on February 28.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
Kyrie Irving 25 PTS | 9 REB | 5 AST | 53.3 FPS
KAI has transformed into a strong two-way force in his four games since the break. Defensively, he’s been a revelation, averaging 5 stocks in three straight games. Offensively, he continues to shoulder the load, averaging 28 big points despite some struggles from the field and inconsistent three-point and free-throw production.
Moses Brown 20 PTS | 11 REB | 3 STL | 48.2 FPS
Brown struggled to make an impact in his first two games, but with the team thin at his position, he should continue seeing more minutes. He could be a good streaming option for rebounds and blocks in deeper leagues—provided he gets re-signed.
Dante Exum 12 PTS | 3 AST | 4 STL | 34.1 FPS
Exum delivered a complete stat-line today, but his contributions have been too inconsistent to warrant a roster spot. However, with Dinwiddie struggling, he could see more minutes, making him worth monitoring for now.
Klay Thompson 18 PTS | 2 REB | 2 BLK | 26.4 FPS
Thompson has found his groove offensively, averaging 20 points over his last two games while staying consistent from deep, knocking down multiple threes in eight games this month and also reliably making an impact on defense.
Max Christie 8 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 21.8 FPS
Christie’s scoring has slowed down in recent games after dropping 15 or more points in his first 7 games since moving to the Mavericks. But his potential remains undeniable, making a consistent presence in rebounding, playmaking and defense.
Charlotte Hornets Top Performers:
Mark Williams 26 PTS | 16 REB | 3 AST | 49.7 FPS
Williams is steadily returning to form, recording his third 20+ point and 14+ rebound game this month while excelling at the line and on the defensive end. He has proven himself as a strong asset and a difference-maker, consistently delivering strong value across multiple categories last month.
Miles Bridges 20 PTS | 12 REB | 6 AST | 42.4 FPS
Bridges has emerged as a strong contributor for category leagues in his first four games after the break. But his overall production has seen a decline since, paired with an uptick in turnovers. However, he remains a reliable scoring and rebounding asset, especially with Ball in and out of the lineup.
Nick Smith Jr. 12 PTS | 3 REB | 7 AST | 26.1 FPS
Smith has solidified his role with the team and has been a decent scoring option, dropping double-digit points in five out of six games since the break. However, efficiency has been an issue, along with minimal impact in other areas.
Moussa Diabate 8 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 17.2 FPS
Diabate has been a reliable contributor in rebounds and defensive stats over his last four games, but his scoring remains limited. However, inconsistent minutes due to a crowded frontcourt make his role uncertain.
Josh Green 7 PTS | 2 REB | 2 AST | 12.4 FPS
Green is a decent offensive contributor, shooting at 43.7% from the field and 40.1% from three this season. His scoring has been inconsistent in recent weeks but he’s made up for it in defense, recording at least one steal in a seven-game stretch.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Naji Marshall 3 PTS | 9 REB | 6 AST
Marshall has been a well-rounded contributor this month but his recent offensive slump is hard to overlook, shooting 1-for-11 from the field today and 2-for-15 from three in his last two.
