In a high-scoring showdown, Kyrie Irving’s 35-point performance, including 7 of 10 from beyond the arc, and Luka Doncic’s 30 points powered the Dallas Mavericks (8-2) to a 136-124 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans (4-6).
The Mavericks showcased their prowess from long range, hitting 20 of 53 three-pointers in the game, with an impressive 42-point third quarter that sealed the win.
Doncic, with 15 points in the explosive third quarter, finished the game shooting 11 of 18 from the field and making 4 of 9 three-point attempts.
New Orleans, missing key players CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy, struggled and suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 20 points, while Zion Williamson contributed 18 in a challenging game for the injury-plagued team.
