Luka Doncic, Mavericks bounce back from 1st loss to beat Hornets 124-118

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is guarded by Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, center right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

DALLAS (AP) — 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.

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