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Spectrum Showdown: Dallas Mavericks Set to Battle Charlotte Hornets

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on their recent performance. The Mavericks, coming off a close defeat against the Hornets with a score of 109-117 on March 25th, will be looking for redemption. Despite that loss, there were positive takeaways for Dallas; they boasted an impressive field goal percentage of 49 percent and dominated in points in the paint with 56.


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The upcoming game presents an opportunity for the Mavs to leverage their strengths. One area where they have consistently excelled is two-point shooting, hitting a remarkable 67 percent in their last encounter with Charlotte. This inside scoring prowess could be key against a Hornets defense that allowed them such efficiency.


However, it's not just about offense; Dallas needs to tighten up defensively. In their previous matchup, they allowed Charlotte to score 117 points and shoot nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc. The Mavs' defensive effort must improve if they hope to contain players like LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier who can heat up quickly.


Looking back at another recent game on March 22nd against Golden State Warriors shows that when firing on all cylinders, Dallas can put up big numbers – scoring 125 points despite ultimately losing by two points in a high-scoring affair. Their bench contributed significantly with 51 points which could again be crucial as depth often makes the difference in tight games.


The Mavs' resilience will be tested once more as they face off against a struggling Hornets team that has only managed 24 wins this season compared to Dallas's tally of victories which stands at over ten games higher despite being under .500 themselves. It's clear that while both teams have had challenges this season, it's pivotal for Dallas not just for standings but also morale to secure this win away from home.


Fans should expect Luka Dončić and company to come out aggressive early aiming for control from tip-off – focusing on maintaining intensity throughout all four quarters unlike what transpired during their last meeting where they led briefly but couldn't sustain it.


The scheduled game is set for March 26th at noon local time (5 PM GMT) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Fans can catch all the action live on TV through BSSW channel number 676 or BSSE channel number 649 depending upon your location.

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