The Dallas Mavericks returned from the All-Star Break to host the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit in last place in the Western Conference. Dallas has already lost to the Pelicans once this season, and if they want any chance of avoiding the Play-In Tournament,

The Dallas Mavericks needed a stabilizing force entering the unofficial second half of the season after three weeks full of turmoil and uncertainty. That familiar presence came in the form of Kyrie Irving,

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had 20 of his 24 points in the first half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Friday night for their third straight victory.