The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 127-117. The Pelicans were without their three best players among others. The term scheduled loss has been thrown around a lot recently involving some Mavericks game. This was a scheduled victory. Here are the stats to know.
2: Blocks by Christian Wood
This is the 10th time in the last 12 games that Wood has had at least two blocks. Wood also chipped in 28 points and six rebounds on extremely efficient shooting. The Mavericks are apparently reluctant to offer him a max extension, but he has made it clear he is worth that option.