Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith isn't known as a leaper, but on Monday, he delivered a big poster dunk to help seal his team's fourth straight win.

Charlotte, which has now won five of its past eight games, dominated against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

However, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, and Anfernee Simons, the Trail Blazers' leading scorer, are all expected to play tonight. Clingan, Portland's first-round pick (7th overall in 2024), was sidelined for the past five games due to an ankle injury.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith discussed his poster dunk over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges.

The Charlotte Hornets have faith that LaMelo Ball's ankle injury won't keep him away too long. Ball has a long history of injuries.

LaMelo Ball entered Monday night as the NBA’s fourth-highest scorer and leads the league in fourth-quarter points, field goals and made 3-pointers.

The Charlotte Hornets are still only 11-28 and destined for the lottery, but there are a few positive signs. The Hornets won their third game in a row and fourth in past five tries Monday over the Dallas Mavericks,

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105.

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends a shot by Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA game at Spectrum Center on Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: David Jensen/Getty Images

The New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets battle Saturday evening at the Spectrum Center. Both teams lost on Friday night and look to return to the win col