Doncic was 8 of 15 after his 0-for-4 start — but was 1 of 9 from long range — while finishing with 12 rebounds and nine assists.
DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 23 points after a rare scoreless first quarter point and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from their first loss with a 124-118 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Grant Williams added 18 points, including a trio of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and rookie Dereck Lively II had 15 points, 14 rebounds and a big fourth-quarter block.