Luka Doncic was on a heater in the first quarter – again.
But after Doncic left for good with a right heel contusion in the third quarter, the Dallas Mavericks had to hold on for dear life before edging the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-106, on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. With the win, the Mavs improved to 28-25, while the Pelicans dropped to 26-27.
Doncic led the Mavs with 31 points, eight rebounds and two steals, Spencer Dinwiddie finished with 21 points, Josh Green scored 15 points, and Dorian Finney-Smith collected 13 points and seven boards.