Fresh off a successful trip out West and having the previous four nights off, the Charlotte Hornets stumbled at home against the Dallas Mavericks in a, 115-111, loss Wednesday night at the Spectrum Center.
The Hornets initially looked like a well rested team that was playing better ball in recent days and primed to take advantage of a generous schedule that featured eight of the next nine at home. Charlotte led by as many as 11 points, and held an eight point lead after the first quarter, before Dallas exploded for 39 points in the second quarter.