With Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis both sitting, the Dallas Mavericks fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 112-103. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavericks in scoring, putting up 30 points and five rebounds. Zion Williamson was the high scorer for the Pelicans with 38 points, five rebounds, and six assists.
Both teams were on the second night of a back-to-back, but New Orleans started the game with all the energy. The Pelicans took control in the first quarter, as the Mavericks couldn’t find any offense. But Dallas found their footing in the second quarter, closing the gap behind a scoring outburst by Hardaway.