The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans at home Saturday night, 127-117. Luka Doncic led Dallas with another triple double, scoring 34, dishing out 10 assists, and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas scored 25 to pace the Pelicans in defeat.
Christian Wood opened up on fire for the Mavericks, scoring nine early points to pace Dallas against a depleted Pelicans squad. Unfortunately, he picked up two early fouls, forcing him to the bench. Dallas kept firing though and build up a double digit lead as the Pelicans couldn’t find the bottom of the basket.