The Charlotte Hornets are fresh off a victory because of a defensive stop on the game's final possession.
They'll likely need more of that kind of defense against the host Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.
The Mavericks are coming off their first loss of the season, returning home from Denver following a 125-114 setback Friday night. Dallas won its first four games of the regular season — three by single-digit margins.
The status of Mavericks coach Jason Kidd could be in question after he missed the loss because of a non-COVID illness.