WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans
WHAT: The second night of a back-to-back
WHERE: Smoothie King Arena, New Orleans, LA
WHEN: 8:00 p.m. CST
HOW: Fox Sports SW, NBA League Pass
THE STORY: This is the Mavericks' first game of five straight on the road. By the time this road stretch is over, Dallas will have played eight of their last nine games away from home. Tonight, the Mavericks are without a slew of players. Luka Doncic (illness), Kristaps Porzingis (right knee, injury recovery), JJ Redick (right heel soreness), Tyrell Terry (personal reasons), Willie Cauley-Stein (health and safety protocols) are all out for this contest.