Thursday's 8:30 p.m. ET matchup between the Charlotte Hornets (20-28) and Dallas Mavericks (19-28) at American Airlines Center features the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Mavericks' Cooper Flagg,who are among the players to watch.
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Hornets vs. Mavericks: Jan. 29 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.4% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5% | 22 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.5 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.0 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 28 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.2% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.0 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.9 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.7 | 23 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 24 |
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Hornets vs. Mavericks Top Players
Hornets
- Miles Bridges has a statline of 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Hornets.
- Moussa Diabate adds 8.4 points, 1.4 assists and 8.5 rebounds per contest, while LaMelo Ball contributes with 19.0 points, 7.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds a game.
- Knueppel knocks down 3.3 threes per game to lead active Hornets.
- Ball records 1.2 steals per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner collects 1.5 blocks a contest.
Mavericks
- Flagg has put up 18.8 points, grabbed 6.4 rebounds and served up 4.1 assists per game so far in 2025-26.
- Klay Thompson cashes in on 2.9 treys per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive efforts get a lift from Flagg's 1.3 steals and P.J. Washington's 1.4 blocks per game.
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Hornets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Brandon Miller: Probable (Ankle),
Grant Williams: Out (Injury Management)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Anthony Davis: Out (Hand),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Naji Marshall: Out (Rest),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Ankle),
Klay Thompson: Probable (Knee)
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Cavaliers | L 94-87 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Magic | W 124-97 | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Wizards | W 119-115 | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | 76ers | W 130-93 | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Grizzlies | W 112-97 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 2/7/2026 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 2/9/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Jazz | W 138-120 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Knicks | W 114-97 | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Warriors | W 123-115 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lakers | L 116-110 | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Timberwolves | L 118-105 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 2/7/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 2/10/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
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