READ MORE: Kyrie Irving's 35 points lifts Mavericks past Pelicans in first game after All-Star Break, 111-103

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.

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Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) at American Airlines Center on Friday, February 21. The game tips at 8:30 PM ET.In their last outing on

Still without recent addition Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) are all set to host the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Despite Davis’ absence, the Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.