Four days ago, on a Thursday night in Charlotte, the Mavericks played the Hornets in a game where Andrew Bogut stayed at home with the rest of the injured Mavs. Behind a strong fourth quarter from Kemba Walker, the Hornets took the game 97-87.
For Dallas, they are coming off arguably their best win of the season after beating the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night 107-82. Still missing Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea, and Seth Curry (was a game-time decision due to strained knee), the Mavs came into the matchup short-handed once again.
For Charlotte, the Hornets were coming off a five point loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday night.