The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans with a 136-124 win. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and Luka Doncic contributed to the victory. The Mavericks' strong performance included a franchise-high 144 points in a non-overtime game against the Clippers. The team's successful offense was evident with 60 points from three-pointers and 60 points from inside the arc. The game showcased Irving's dominance while allowing Doncic to lead the Mavericks.
Interesting numbers from Sunday's win over New Orleans: The Mavericks scored 60 points on 53 shots from three-point land. They scored 60 points on 49 shots from inside the arc. Both numbers are fantastic. And they show every spot on the court is important on the offensive end.
Kyrie Irving is dominating while still allowing Luka Doncic to be the alpha for the Mavericks. Details here: https://t.co/xn847lvkmr
Mavericks' reaction: here's what Luka and Kyrie had to say about the 136-124 win over New Orleans Sunday night. And whether Kyrie really was tired before he unloaded 35 points on the Pelicans. https://t.co/qliEDbbGhF
Mavericks cruise to easy win against Pelicans https://t.co/rBGvaTQKfR https://t.co/wtN3bJMTeu
Kyrie and Luka cooked against the Pelicans as the Mavs improve to 8-2 on the season 🔥 https://t.co/zvphOVshtb
The Mavericks leave New Orleans with the W. 🔥 https://t.co/HVgTZN6mAq
Quick update: Mavericks slam Pelicans behind Kyrie Irving's 35 points. https://t.co/qliEDbbGhF
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving vs. the Pelicans https://t.co/QVUtLoTbvy
The 144 points the Mavs scored in Friday night’s game vs. Clippers was franchise’s most in a non-OT game since 1986, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Mavs might score more tonight. Already up to 107 with 2:32 to go in the third quarter.
Mavericks were up by 16, let it drop to 10 and then got a Kyrie Irving three-pointer at the halftime buzzer to go up 67-54 at the break. Irving with 22 points and four assists.
Mavericks surge late in the first quarter earned them a 34-27 lead going into the second. Irving with 11 points, Luka with eight and Tim Hardaway Jr. with seven. Best stat of them all: zero turnovers.
Banged-up Pelicans to host hot-performing Mavericks https://t.co/h4unQaxBuw https://t.co/UTHzOCCIyY