Dallas Mavericks 90, Charlotte Hornets 117
NBA · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Dallas Mavericks 117–90 on 2026-03-03 in NBA play, a 27-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:23 swung win probability 57% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 23 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 90 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 26 | 35 | 25 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:23 swung win probability 57% → 87%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q3 24-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:23 (win probability 57% → 87% for the home side).
- Shot 39.9% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 10–0 | Q2 9:15 | 89% → 61% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q2 6:23 | 57% → 87% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q3 10:43 | 96% → 78% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 0:30 | 99% → 100% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q4 3:01 | 100% → 100% |