The under-manned Hornets couldn’t keep up with the Mavericks who outrebounded them 50-39.  Chris Paul had a fantastic game with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists.  Rasual Butler also had a decent game with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.  Marc Jackson had a decent game with 13 points and 5 rebounds.

The Hornets fell to 10-12 on the season with this loss.