DALLAS, TEXAS — The Dallas Mavericks continued their hot streak with a 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, marking their third consecutive victory. Dallas has now won five of its last six games and four of the last five matchups against New Orleans.
The Mavericks were sharp from beyond the arc, sinking 16-of-44 three-pointers. It was their 21st game this season with at least 15 threes, improving to 16-5 in those contests. Defensively, Dallas limited New Orleans to 103 points, moving to 13-1 when holding opponents under 105 this season.
Kyrie Irving Shines, Ties Franchise Record
Kyrie Irving led the charge with 35 points (11-22 FG, 5-12 3FG, 8-8 FT), adding 4 assists and a block. It was his 19th game with at least 35 points as a Maverick, tying Michael Finley for fifth-most in franchise history. The performance also pushed Irving past Dwyane Wade for 39th-most 35-point games in NBA history (87 total).
Strong Supporting Cast
P.J. Washington Jr. contributed 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, marking his 11th 20-point game of the season. Naji Marshall secured his sixth career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds against his former team. Max Christie added 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting, extending his streak of 15+ point games to eight—the third-longest run to start a Mavericks career.
Pelicans’ Highlights
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 29 points (11-15 FG), reaching the 5,000 career points milestone. Jose Alvarado grabbed a season-high seven rebounds in the loss.
The Mavericks look to extend their winning streak as they continue their playoff push.
