Nick Smith Jr. scored 12 points and had 7 assists in the game against the Dallas Mavericks. He played for 33 minutes and led his team in assists. His performance exceeded projections in points and assists. The Charlotte Hornets lost the game with a final score of 103 to 96. Smith’s contributions helped the team, but they could not secure the win. His shooting was 5 for 14 overall and 2 for 5 from three-point range.
