
Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) passes off under the basket defended by Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) makes a basket guarded by Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) goes up for s shot against Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)