Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) blocks a shot from Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is honored before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Charlotte Hornets forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) guards Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) guards Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges brings the ball upcourt during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller brings the ball upcourt against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)