Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves compete for possession of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 103-96 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. It is no secret that the Mavs have endured injury trouble, especially at the center position. On Thursday,

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Kevin Jairaj USA TODAY NETWORK Chalk it up as

Klay Thompson finished the win with 18 points and two rebounds while shooting 6/12 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

The Charlotte Hornets concluded their nine game road trip with a 103-96 loss on the road to the Dallas Mavericks.

When you need a bucket late in the game, it’s difficult to think of a more reliable option than Kyrie Irving. On Thursday during the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks affair, the Hornets utilized a 9-0 run to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

Though unable to bookend their grueling six-game all-West road trip with a victory on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets harnessed a much more spirited, competitive effort in a 103-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.