The Dallas Mavericks (35-24) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (36-36) at Smoothie King Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday February 17, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Luka continues to keep the Assist Token as we head into the All-Star break 🪙
@investvoyager | #CryptoForAll pic.twitter.com/poqOd260gN – 1:39 AM
Luka continues to keep the Assist Token as we head into the All-Star break 🪙
@investvoyager | #CryptoForAll pic.twitter.com/poqOd260gN – 1:39 AM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka was an absolute show-stopper tonight in pacing the @Dallas Mavericks to a 125-118 win over the Pelicans. Luka finished with 49 pts, 15 reb. and 8 assists as the Mavs went into the All-Star break with a 35-24 record, including 19 wins in their last 25 games.
https://t.co/dbyclEr6gs pic.twitter.com/6H7it35Cmw – 1:25 AM
Luka was an absolute show-stopper tonight in pacing the @Dallas Mavericks to a 125-118 win over the Pelicans. Luka finished with 49 pts, 15 reb. and 8 assists as the Mavs went into the All-Star break with a 35-24 record, including 19 wins in their last 25 games.
https://t.co/dbyclEr6gs pic.twitter.com/6H7it35Cmw – 1:25 AM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs have landed back in freezing-cold Dallas at their hottest level yet, a season-high 11 games over .500 (35-24).
Enjoy the All-Star break, y’all. – 1:17 AM
The Mavs have landed back in freezing-cold Dallas at their hottest level yet, a season-high 11 games over .500 (35-24).
Enjoy the All-Star break, y’all. – 1:17 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
And with that.
The All-Star Break is here.
The Clippers will play the fewest games of any team (21) from here on out.
For perspective! The post-Thanksgiving Pelicans game was Game 21 for Clippers. – 12:54 AM
And with that.
The All-Star Break is here.
The Clippers will play the fewest games of any team (21) from here on out.
For perspective! The post-Thanksgiving Pelicans game was Game 21 for Clippers. – 12:54 AM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
After so much focus on defense early in the season, the Mavericks’ shooting is finally making up for lost time. Plus notes about All-Star weekend and their flair for streak-busting.
mavs.com/sizzling-shoot… – 11:40 PM
After so much focus on defense early in the season, the Mavericks’ shooting is finally making up for lost time. Plus notes about All-Star weekend and their flair for streak-busting.
mavs.com/sizzling-shoot… – 11:40 PM

Spencer Dinwiddie @SDinwiddie_25
2-0 lol @ Smoothie King Center instagram.com/p/CaGvbdrMOQb/… – 11:31 PM
2-0 lol @ Smoothie King Center instagram.com/p/CaGvbdrMOQb/… – 11:31 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber on Luka Doncic: “What he’s doing right now is unbelievable. I didn’t even realize that he had already 40 points [in the third quarter]. It felt so quiet and easy. It just comes to him.”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:25 PM
Maxi Kleber on Luka Doncic: “What he’s doing right now is unbelievable. I didn’t even realize that he had already 40 points [in the third quarter]. It felt so quiet and easy. It just comes to him.”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:25 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
A classic Luka Doncic postgame assessment after another huge game: “Today I played good for three quarters. The last quarter was just very bad, bad shots. But we got a win, so I’m happy.” – 11:16 PM
A classic Luka Doncic postgame assessment after another huge game: “Today I played good for three quarters. The last quarter was just very bad, bad shots. But we got a win, so I’m happy.” – 11:16 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Jonas Valanciunas
#Pelicans | @verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:15 PM
Watch Live: Jonas Valanciunas
#Pelicans | @verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:15 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s 49-point show tonight as part of a 199-point run over the last 5 games: “I think I’ve used every noun, adjective to describe his game, and he just gets better when the stage is big.” – 11:15 PM
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s 49-point show tonight as part of a 199-point run over the last 5 games: “I think I’ve used every noun, adjective to describe his game, and he just gets better when the stage is big.” – 11:15 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
“I always credit the coffee.”
– @Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/ypx4nbcT0m – 11:15 PM
“I always credit the coffee.”


Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jaxson Hayes on CJ McCollum: “Oh gosh, it’s insane. He’s such a bucket. It’s so cool. Some of the shots he’s hitting are so crazy. It’s like, ‘Oh my God.’ … It’s like watching another version of B but way shorter. It’s just really awesome to watch.” – 11:01 PM
Jaxson Hayes on CJ McCollum: “Oh gosh, it’s insane. He’s such a bucket. It’s so cool. Some of the shots he’s hitting are so crazy. It’s like, ‘Oh my God.’ … It’s like watching another version of B but way shorter. It’s just really awesome to watch.” – 11:01 PM


Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Jalen Brunson finished with 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3FG, 4-4 FT) and 6 assists.
Brunson enters the All-Star break with 14 20-point efforts on the season, after he had 13 20-point games in his previous two seasons combined. pic.twitter.com/Xs5F08dx61 – 10:55 PM
Jalen Brunson finished with 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3FG, 4-4 FT) and 6 assists.
Brunson enters the All-Star break with 14 20-point efforts on the season, after he had 13 20-point games in his previous two seasons combined. pic.twitter.com/Xs5F08dx61 – 10:55 PM


Mark Followill @MFollowill
Joel Embiid is the only player this season with a better 5-game scoring stretch than what Luka is doing right now. 199 pts in the last 5 games for Doncic, the Mavs 3-time All-Star. Embiid had 202 pts in 5 game run from Jan. 17 to Jan. 25. – 10:48 PM
Joel Embiid is the only player this season with a better 5-game scoring stretch than what Luka is doing right now. 199 pts in the last 5 games for Doncic, the Mavs 3-time All-Star. Embiid had 202 pts in 5 game run from Jan. 17 to Jan. 25. – 10:48 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Jaxson Hayes
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:47 PM
Watch Live: Jaxson Hayes
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:47 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
After scoring a then-season-high 19 points (5-10 FG, 6-8 FT) in Miami, Maxi Kleber scored a season-best 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3FG, 3-4 FT) at New Orleans tonight.
Tonight was his 4th career 20-point effort and the Mavs improved to 5-0 this season when Kleber scores 15+ points. pic.twitter.com/bbbSlzJ9x2 – 10:46 PM
After scoring a then-season-high 19 points (5-10 FG, 6-8 FT) in Miami, Maxi Kleber scored a season-best 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3FG, 3-4 FT) at New Orleans tonight.
Tonight was his 4th career 20-point effort and the Mavs improved to 5-0 this season when Kleber scores 15+ points. pic.twitter.com/bbbSlzJ9x2 – 10:46 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
Luka since Porzingis got traded:
41.5 PPG (1st in NBA)
22 3PM (1st in NBA) pic.twitter.com/4unH81kt5o – 10:44 PM
Luka since Porzingis got traded:
41.5 PPG (1st in NBA)
22 3PM (1st in NBA) pic.twitter.com/4unH81kt5o – 10:44 PM


New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Final stats from the night @FDSportsbook
@CJ McCollum 38pts, 5ast
@Jaxson Hayes 18pts, 6reb
@Jonas Valanciunas 16pts, 18reb, 4ast
Tony Snell 11pts, 4reb pic.twitter.com/CWNUjKtbhn – 10:42 PM
Final stats from the night @FDSportsbook
@CJ McCollum 38pts, 5ast
@Jaxson Hayes 18pts, 6reb
@Jonas Valanciunas 16pts, 18reb, 4ast
Tony Snell 11pts, 4reb pic.twitter.com/CWNUjKtbhn – 10:42 PM


Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
In two games at the Smoothie King Center this season the Dallas Mavericks averaged 132 points on 58.9 percent shooting while going 37-of-74 from deep. – 10:41 PM
In two games at the Smoothie King Center this season the Dallas Mavericks averaged 132 points on 58.9 percent shooting while going 37-of-74 from deep. – 10:41 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
22 times in NBA history a player has had games of at least 45 pts, 15 rebs and 8 assists. Luka has done this twice in the last four days. He joins Elgin Baylor 7x, Wilt and Westbrook 3x and Harden 2x as the only players to ever have multiple 45-15-8 games. – 10:41 PM
22 times in NBA history a player has had games of at least 45 pts, 15 rebs and 8 assists. Luka has done this twice in the last four days. He joins Elgin Baylor 7x, Wilt and Westbrook 3x and Harden 2x as the only players to ever have multiple 45-15-8 games. – 10:41 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić in his last 4 games:
41.5 points per game
12.3 rebounds per game
7.0 assists per game
47.8 FG%
45.8 3FG%
Luka Dončić in his last 10 games:
35.4 points per game
10.3 rebounds per game
9.8 assists per game
48.8 FG%
43.3 3FG% pic.twitter.com/I2JOuCNRze – 10:41 PM
Luka Dončić in his last 4 games:
41.5 points per game
12.3 rebounds per game
7.0 assists per game
47.8 FG%
45.8 3FG%
Luka Dončić in his last 10 games:
35.4 points per game
10.3 rebounds per game
9.8 assists per game
48.8 FG%
43.3 3FG% pic.twitter.com/I2JOuCNRze – 10:41 PM


New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:40 PM
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:40 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs close out play before the break with a 125-118 win in New Orleans. So many things of note tonight, of course topped by another extraordinary Luka performance. One week after a 51 point game vs the Clippers, Luka drops 49 on the Pelicans. – 10:39 PM
Mavs close out play before the break with a 125-118 win in New Orleans. So many things of note tonight, of course topped by another extraordinary Luka performance. One week after a 51 point game vs the Clippers, Luka drops 49 on the Pelicans. – 10:39 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
92 combined points. Go off, fellas 📈
🪄 @Luka Doncic | 49 pts, 15 reb, 8 ast, 1 blk
🪣 @Jalen Brunson | 23 pts, 1 reb, 6 ast
@Maxi Kleber | 20 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk pic.twitter.com/3hfx9pCMKc – 10:38 PM
92 combined points. Go off, fellas 📈
🪄 @Luka Doncic | 49 pts, 15 reb, 8 ast, 1 blk
🪣 @Jalen Brunson | 23 pts, 1 reb, 6 ast





Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić finished tonight’s game with 49 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists in 38 minutes.
It was his 4th career game with 45+ pt (3rd in his last 4 games), moving him past Dirk Nowitzki (3) and moved into a tie with Mark Aguirre (4) for the most 45-pt efforts in team history. pic.twitter.com/ZGmAi3Rvc3 – 10:37 PM
Luka Dončić finished tonight’s game with 49 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists in 38 minutes.
It was his 4th career game with 45+ pt (3rd in his last 4 games), moving him past Dirk Nowitzki (3) and moved into a tie with Mark Aguirre (4) for the most 45-pt efforts in team history. pic.twitter.com/ZGmAi3Rvc3 – 10:37 PM


New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Postgame Interviews (2/17 vs DAL):
Willie Green
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valančiūnas – 10:37 PM
Postgame Interviews (2/17 vs DAL):
Willie Green
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valančiūnas – 10:37 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Luka Doncic tonight:
49 PTS
15 REB
8 AST
Doncic is averaging 35.4 PPG, 10.3 RPG, and 9.8 APG over his last 10 games.
He’s the fourth player in NBA history to record at least 350p/100r/75a over a 10-game span (Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and Russell Westbrook). pic.twitter.com/yEddly4FUI – 10:36 PM
Luka Doncic tonight:



Doncic is averaging 35.4 PPG, 10.3 RPG, and 9.8 APG over his last 10 games.
He’s the fourth player in NBA history to record at least 350p/100r/75a over a 10-game span (Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and Russell Westbrook). pic.twitter.com/yEddly4FUI – 10:36 PM


Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Luka Doncic’s 49 point-performance and Dallas red-hot three-point shooting as a team (19/40) allows Mavericks to hold off #Pelicans late rally and prevail 125-118 in New Orleans. CJ McCollum tops Pels with 38 pts. @PanzuraStorage postgame wrap: https://t.co/idqS14qEOI pic.twitter.com/jYwK01Xz3z – 10:26 PM
Luka Doncic’s 49 point-performance and Dallas red-hot three-point shooting as a team (19/40) allows Mavericks to hold off #Pelicans late rally and prevail 125-118 in New Orleans. CJ McCollum tops Pels with 38 pts. @PanzuraStorage postgame wrap: https://t.co/idqS14qEOI pic.twitter.com/jYwK01Xz3z – 10:26 PM


Mike Richman @mikegrich
With New Orleans’ loss tonight against Dallas, Portland goes into the All-Star break with a two-game lead over the Pelicans for 10th place in the West and the final play-in spot. Pels are 1-4 since trading for CJ McCollum. The Blazers are 4-1. – 10:25 PM
With New Orleans’ loss tonight against Dallas, Portland goes into the All-Star break with a two-game lead over the Pelicans for 10th place in the West and the final play-in spot. Pels are 1-4 since trading for CJ McCollum. The Blazers are 4-1. – 10:25 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
First Team All-NBA entering the break:
G: Steph Curry
G: DeMar DeRozan
F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
F: Nikola Jokic (yes, he’ll be F eligible)
C: Joel Embiid
Last one in:
Steph
First three out:
Luka Doncic
Ja Morant
LeBron James – 10:25 PM
First Team All-NBA entering the break:
G: Steph Curry
G: DeMar DeRozan
F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
F: Nikola Jokic (yes, he’ll be F eligible)
C: Joel Embiid
Last one in:
Steph
First three out:
Luka Doncic
Ja Morant
LeBron James – 10:25 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram struggling to maintain elite production next to CJ McCollum might be biggest storyline heading into All-Star break. CJ vs BI in 5 games:
vs. MIA: 15-7-5 vs 15-3-1
vs SAS: 36-11-5 vs 22-2-2
vs TOR: 23-4-5 vs 10-11-8
vs MEM: 30-6-7 vs 18-4-4
vs DAL: 38-2-5 vs 12-8-5 – 10:25 PM
Brandon Ingram struggling to maintain elite production next to CJ McCollum might be biggest storyline heading into All-Star break. CJ vs BI in 5 games:
vs. MIA: 15-7-5 vs 15-3-1
vs SAS: 36-11-5 vs 22-2-2
vs TOR: 23-4-5 vs 10-11-8
vs MEM: 30-6-7 vs 18-4-4
vs DAL: 38-2-5 vs 12-8-5 – 10:25 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic since receiving 0 All-Star stater votes from the media (10 games):
35.4 PPG
10.3 RPG
9.8 APG
43.3 3P% on 9.7 attempts
He had 49/15/8 and 7 threes tonight. pic.twitter.com/wTbB81oMBi – 10:25 PM
Luka Doncic since receiving 0 All-Star stater votes from the media (10 games):
35.4 PPG
10.3 RPG
9.8 APG
43.3 3P% on 9.7 attempts
He had 49/15/8 and 7 threes tonight. pic.twitter.com/wTbB81oMBi – 10:25 PM



Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic’s parting words to @BallySportsSW: “I need some rest, man.” – 10:22 PM
Doncic’s parting words to @BallySportsSW: “I need some rest, man.” – 10:22 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
CJ McCollum has played 5 games with the Pelicans.
He’s scored 30+ points in 3 of them.
He’s averaging 28/6/5 on 51/43% shooting in NOLA. pic.twitter.com/7qFM5Jwqj0 – 10:22 PM
CJ McCollum has played 5 games with the Pelicans.
He’s scored 30+ points in 3 of them.
He’s averaging 28/6/5 on 51/43% shooting in NOLA. pic.twitter.com/7qFM5Jwqj0 – 10:22 PM


Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Mavs 125, Pels 118
– CJ: 38p, 5a, 7/10 3P
– JV: 16p, 18r
– Jaxson: 18p, 6r
– BI: 12p, 8a, 5r
– Graham: 12p, 5r
– Snell: 11p, 4r
Pels: 50.0 FG%, 12/28 3P, 14/21 FT
Mavs: 53.7 FG%, 19/40 3P, 18/25 FT
Pels go 2-4 on 6-game homestand. Cut 24p lead to 4, but can’t get W. – 10:21 PM
FINAL: Mavs 125, Pels 118
– CJ: 38p, 5a, 7/10 3P
– JV: 16p, 18r
– Jaxson: 18p, 6r
– BI: 12p, 8a, 5r
– Graham: 12p, 5r
– Snell: 11p, 4r
Pels: 50.0 FG%, 12/28 3P, 14/21 FT
Mavs: 53.7 FG%, 19/40 3P, 18/25 FT
Pels go 2-4 on 6-game homestand. Cut 24p lead to 4, but can’t get W. – 10:21 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Immaculate vibes heading into the break. MAVS WIN!
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/UyoEezuxU4 – 10:20 PM
Immaculate vibes heading into the break. MAVS WIN!
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/UyoEezuxU4 – 10:20 PM


Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Mavs 125, Pelicans 118
McCollum 38 pts (season-high)
Hayes 18 pts
Ingram 12 pts (6-21 FG) & 8 assts
Luka Doncic goes for 49 points to thrash the Pelicans once again on their home court. Pels made a big comeback in the 4th but it wasn’t enough. They fall to 1-4 with CJ. – 10:19 PM
Final: Mavs 125, Pelicans 118
McCollum 38 pts (season-high)
Hayes 18 pts
Ingram 12 pts (6-21 FG) & 8 assts
Luka Doncic goes for 49 points to thrash the Pelicans once again on their home court. Pels made a big comeback in the 4th but it wasn’t enough. They fall to 1-4 with CJ. – 10:19 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks hang on for a 125-118 victory to head into the All-Star break at a season-best 35-24. They have 23 games left when they return in nine days. Luka bricked two free throws at the end to finish a point shy of 50 for the night. Also 15 rebounds, eight assists. – 10:19 PM
Mavericks hang on for a 125-118 victory to head into the All-Star break at a season-best 35-24. They have 23 games left when they return in nine days. Luka bricked two free throws at the end to finish a point shy of 50 for the night. Also 15 rebounds, eight assists. – 10:19 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Mavericks 125, Pelicans 118
Insane Luka performance. 49 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists.
CJ McCollum (38 points) was excellent again.
New Orleans heads into the ASB 2 games out of 10th. – 10:19 PM
Final: Mavericks 125, Pelicans 118
Insane Luka performance. 49 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists.
CJ McCollum (38 points) was excellent again.
New Orleans heads into the ASB 2 games out of 10th. – 10:19 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Can a 49-15-8 performance be considered disappointing? Luka Doncic missed two free throws that would have given his second 50-point night in a week. He’s as dominant as he’s ever been right now. – 10:18 PM
Can a 49-15-8 performance be considered disappointing? Luka Doncic missed two free throws that would have given his second 50-point night in a week. He’s as dominant as he’s ever been right now. – 10:18 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Wonder where Luka Doncic’s 49-point game ranks vs New Orleans? Most points scored against the Pelicans franchise in a game:
54 – Damon Stoudamire
53 – Stephen Curry
50 – Damon Lillard, Kobe Bryant
49 – Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic
48 – Russell Westbrook, Vince Carter – 10:18 PM
Wonder where Luka Doncic’s 49-point game ranks vs New Orleans? Most points scored against the Pelicans franchise in a game:
54 – Damon Stoudamire
53 – Stephen Curry
50 – Damon Lillard, Kobe Bryant
49 – Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic
48 – Russell Westbrook, Vince Carter – 10:18 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Ladies and gentlemen, your Mavericks starting backcourt tonight: 72 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists.
Doncic accounted for 49 points, season-high tying 15 rebounds, 8 assists. Teammates razzing him about those two missed free-throws that would have put him over 50. – 10:18 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, your Mavericks starting backcourt tonight: 72 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists.
Doncic accounted for 49 points, season-high tying 15 rebounds, 8 assists. Teammates razzing him about those two missed free-throws that would have put him over 50. – 10:18 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum scores 38 points, but Pelicans fall 125-118 to the Mavericks. Huge 4th quarter charge (37-20) but its not enough. – 10:17 PM
CJ McCollum scores 38 points, but Pelicans fall 125-118 to the Mavericks. Huge 4th quarter charge (37-20) but its not enough. – 10:17 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
It probably won’t be enough, but this was a hell of a comeback by the Pels. CJ McCollum has been incredible once again tonight. – 10:15 PM
It probably won’t be enough, but this was a hell of a comeback by the Pels. CJ McCollum has been incredible once again tonight. – 10:15 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
If nothing else, the Pelicans regained a bit of their identity tonight.
No quit.
Even when they were getting embarrassed, the didn’t pack it in. – 10:13 PM
If nothing else, the Pelicans regained a bit of their identity tonight.
No quit.
Even when they were getting embarrassed, the didn’t pack it in. – 10:13 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
35 fourth-quarter points for Pelicans. Mavs maybe have an eye on the All-Star break. – 10:12 PM
35 fourth-quarter points for Pelicans. Mavs maybe have an eye on the All-Star break. – 10:12 PM

Michael Dugat @mdug
Feels like last year’s playoffs … Luka has done so much and looks exhausted late – 10:12 PM
Feels like last year’s playoffs … Luka has done so much and looks exhausted late – 10:12 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Tonight marks Luka Dončić’s third game with 45+ points in his last 4 outings.
Stephen Curry (3) is the only other @NBA player with 3 games of 45+ points in 2021-22. pic.twitter.com/KLQhILacvM – 10:06 PM
Tonight marks Luka Dončić’s third game with 45+ points in his last 4 outings.
Stephen Curry (3) is the only other @NBA player with 3 games of 45+ points in 2021-22. pic.twitter.com/KLQhILacvM – 10:06 PM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
22-6 Hornets run. Looks like Doncic (47) will have to score over 50 again for Mavs to put this one away. – 10:04 PM
22-6 Hornets run. Looks like Doncic (47) will have to score over 50 again for Mavs to put this one away. – 10:04 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks having a little trouble seeing this one to the finish line. A 24-point lead has been chopped to 118-111 with 4:23 left. New Orleans already has 30 points in the fourth quarter. – 10:03 PM
Mavericks having a little trouble seeing this one to the finish line. A 24-point lead has been chopped to 118-111 with 4:23 left. New Orleans already has 30 points in the fourth quarter. – 10:03 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pelicans were down by 24 with less than 10 minutes left in the 4th.
They’ve stormed their way back with a 22-6 run and it’s a 7-point game all of a sudden. – 10:02 PM
The Pelicans were down by 24 with less than 10 minutes left in the 4th.
They’ve stormed their way back with a 22-6 run and it’s a 7-point game all of a sudden. – 10:02 PM


Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum carrying the Pelicans now. He’s up to 35 points and the Pelicans have cut the deficit to 7 after that Herb Jones bucket.
Incredible comeback considering they were down by 24 points less than 6 minutes ago. – 10:02 PM
CJ McCollum carrying the Pelicans now. He’s up to 35 points and the Pelicans have cut the deficit to 7 after that Herb Jones bucket.
Incredible comeback considering they were down by 24 points less than 6 minutes ago. – 10:02 PM


Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans have hit 3 straight three-pointers, cutting Mavericks deficit to 115-100 with 6:35 remaining in regulation. – 9:56 PM
Pelicans have hit 3 straight three-pointers, cutting Mavericks deficit to 115-100 with 6:35 remaining in regulation. – 9:56 PM



Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Luka Doncic sits down with 47 points and 9:59 remaining in the 4th quarter. Considering it’s a 24-point lead for the Mavericks, odds are his night is finished.
47 points
13 rebounds
8 assists
7 threes
Ridiculous production in 31 minutes of action. – 9:51 PM
Luka Doncic sits down with 47 points and 9:59 remaining in the 4th quarter. Considering it’s a 24-point lead for the Mavericks, odds are his night is finished.
47 points
13 rebounds
8 assists
7 threes
Ridiculous production in 31 minutes of action. – 9:51 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Luka Doncic subs out with 9:59 left and 47 pts scored. #Pelicans goal now should be to force Mavs to need Doncic back in the game at some point, but it’s going to take a lot for that to happen, down 24 – 9:51 PM
Luka Doncic subs out with 9:59 left and 47 pts scored. #Pelicans goal now should be to force Mavs to need Doncic back in the game at some point, but it’s going to take a lot for that to happen, down 24 – 9:51 PM



Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
I am legitimately floored how much worse this team has been since trading for CJ McCollum.
And McCollum has been really good. – 9:48 PM
I am legitimately floored how much worse this team has been since trading for CJ McCollum.
And McCollum has been really good. – 9:48 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Ok. Luka is scoring quicker than I can type. Slow down young man. Luka has 45 pts after he hammered home a dunk with 19.5 seconds left in the third quarter. I think Dirk’s franchise record of 53 pts is in jeopardy. – 9:47 PM
Ok. Luka is scoring quicker than I can type. Slow down young man. Luka has 45 pts after he hammered home a dunk with 19.5 seconds left in the third quarter. I think Dirk’s franchise record of 53 pts is in jeopardy. – 9:47 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It’s not about 20 point halves for Luka. It’s 20 pt QUARTERS. 20 in the 3rd tonight. 3rd 20+ qtr in last 5 – 9:47 PM
It’s not about 20 point halves for Luka. It’s 20 pt QUARTERS. 20 in the 3rd tonight. 3rd 20+ qtr in last 5 – 9:47 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I’m supposed to be able to describe this. I’m damn close to running out of words #Luka – 9:46 PM
I’m supposed to be able to describe this. I’m damn close to running out of words #Luka – 9:46 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Luka Doncic has 45 points in three quarters. Looks like the Pels are gonna head into the All-Star break 1-4 since their trade. – 9:46 PM
Luka Doncic has 45 points in three quarters. Looks like the Pels are gonna head into the All-Star break 1-4 since their trade. – 9:46 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Mavs 105, Pelicans 81
McCollum 20 pts
Hayes 18 pts & 6 rebs
Ingram 10 pts (5-17 FG) & 7 assts
Doncic 45 pts, 11 rebs & 8 assts – 9:46 PM
End of the 3rd: Mavs 105, Pelicans 81
McCollum 20 pts
Hayes 18 pts & 6 rebs
Ingram 10 pts (5-17 FG) & 7 assts
Doncic 45 pts, 11 rebs & 8 assts – 9:46 PM


Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka with 45 points through three quarters. Hope the Mavs let him play enough to go for 60+ – 9:46 PM
Luka with 45 points through three quarters. Hope the Mavs let him play enough to go for 60+ – 9:46 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
After a career-high 51 points last Thursday, Luka Doncic is up to 45 points in 29 minutes (and 8 of 10 from three) through 3 quarters this Thursday. – 9:45 PM
After a career-high 51 points last Thursday, Luka Doncic is up to 45 points in 29 minutes (and 8 of 10 from three) through 3 quarters this Thursday. – 9:45 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Only reason Luka isn’t gonna get 50 is because he won’t play in the 4th – 9:44 PM
Only reason Luka isn’t gonna get 50 is because he won’t play in the 4th – 9:44 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka already has 40 pts. And we’re still in the 3rd quarter. My, my, my. – 9:43 PM
Luka already has 40 pts. And we’re still in the 3rd quarter. My, my, my. – 9:43 PM



Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Luka Doncic has 40 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists with a minute left in the 3rd quarter – 9:42 PM
Luka Doncic has 40 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists with a minute left in the 3rd quarter – 9:42 PM


Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I get Alvarado’s height may be an issue in this game. But you’re down 17. Luka has 37/9/8. Clearly everything you’ve tried hasn’t worked. Maybe now would be a time to try? If it’s worse does it actually matter? – 9:41 PM
I get Alvarado’s height may be an issue in this game. But you’re down 17. Luka has 37/9/8. Clearly everything you’ve tried hasn’t worked. Maybe now would be a time to try? If it’s worse does it actually matter? – 9:41 PM




Christian Clark @cclark_13
Garrett Temple flying in for the tip dunk pic.twitter.com/yMySPbvYQ0 – 9:37 PM
Garrett Temple flying in for the tip dunk pic.twitter.com/yMySPbvYQ0 – 9:37 PM



Brad Townsend @townbrad
Per NBA Courtside stats, Doncic has accounted for all 16 Mavs points in the quarter — 12 scored and four off of assists. – 9:34 PM
Per NBA Courtside stats, Doncic has accounted for all 16 Mavs points in the quarter — 12 scored and four off of assists. – 9:34 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic has his 14th 30-point performance of the season, this one with plenty of time to go in the third quarter. Ten of those nights have occurred over the last month. – 9:31 PM
Luka Doncic has his 14th 30-point performance of the season, this one with plenty of time to go in the third quarter. Ten of those nights have occurred over the last month. – 9:31 PM



Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jaxson Hayes just hit his head on the side of the backboard on that alley oop attempt. – 9:25 PM
Jaxson Hayes just hit his head on the side of the backboard on that alley oop attempt. – 9:25 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum steals the ball from Luka Doncic, hits the pull-up three. He’s up to 16 points. Valanciunas scores on next possession and Pelicans to within 71-63 of the Mavericks lead. – 9:22 PM
CJ McCollum steals the ball from Luka Doncic, hits the pull-up three. He’s up to 16 points. Valanciunas scores on next possession and Pelicans to within 71-63 of the Mavericks lead. – 9:22 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Am told an NBC Sports Regional Networks exec is at tonight’s game with several New Orleans team execs.
Pelicans are exploring all options once their current local TV deal with Sinclair concludes. NBC is a potential partner. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:20 PM
Am told an NBC Sports Regional Networks exec is at tonight’s game with several New Orleans team execs.
Pelicans are exploring all options once their current local TV deal with Sinclair concludes. NBC is a potential partner. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:20 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Bo Dollis Jr. and the Wild Magnolias at halftime tonight in New Orleans. Good music and high energy pic.twitter.com/nhJp9s3zEW – 9:16 PM
Bo Dollis Jr. and the Wild Magnolias at halftime tonight in New Orleans. Good music and high energy pic.twitter.com/nhJp9s3zEW – 9:16 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Pelicans tried to trade up for No. 2 pick in 2019 NBA Draft, pair Zion Williamson and Ja Morant nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/17/rep… – 9:14 PM
Report: Pelicans tried to trade up for No. 2 pick in 2019 NBA Draft, pair Zion Williamson and Ja Morant nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/17/rep… – 9:14 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
In his last 4 vs NO coming into tonight Luka avg 30.5 pts on 50.4% FG. Tonight 25 in the 1st half (19 in 1st qtr) on 7-15 FG as Mavs lead NO 71-58. Mavs made 12-24 from 3pt (Missed their last 4) Trying to make it 6 out of 7 headed into the ASB. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:11 PM
In his last 4 vs NO coming into tonight Luka avg 30.5 pts on 50.4% FG. Tonight 25 in the 1st half (19 in 1st qtr) on 7-15 FG as Mavs lead NO 71-58. Mavs made 12-24 from 3pt (Missed their last 4) Trying to make it 6 out of 7 headed into the ASB. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:11 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Leading the way at the half 💪
#Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/z1zaQcy2cm – 9:07 PM
Leading the way at the half 💪
#Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/z1zaQcy2cm – 9:07 PM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have hit half of their 24 3-point attempts and lead the Pelicans 71-58 at halftime. Lost five points off their lead in the second quarter. But New Orleans truly hasn’t played any defense thus far. – 9:07 PM
Mavericks have hit half of their 24 3-point attempts and lead the Pelicans 71-58 at halftime. Lost five points off their lead in the second quarter. But New Orleans truly hasn’t played any defense thus far. – 9:07 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st half: Mavs 71, Pelicans 58
Hayes 17 pts & 6 rebs
McCollum 13 pts
Valanciunas 12 pts
Doncic 25 pts, 7 rebs & 5 assts
Mavs put on an incredible offensive display, which included them going 12-24 on 3s. Pels gotta get some stops if this is gonna be a game. – 9:07 PM
End of the 1st half: Mavs 71, Pelicans 58
Hayes 17 pts & 6 rebs
McCollum 13 pts
Valanciunas 12 pts
Doncic 25 pts, 7 rebs & 5 assts
Mavs put on an incredible offensive display, which included them going 12-24 on 3s. Pels gotta get some stops if this is gonna be a game. – 9:07 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pretty ridiculous shooting performance from the Mavs, who made 12 first-half 3s. Pels down 13. Jaxson Hayes has 17 points in 14 minutes. Also 4 fouls. – 9:06 PM
Pretty ridiculous shooting performance from the Mavs, who made 12 first-half 3s. Pels down 13. Jaxson Hayes has 17 points in 14 minutes. Also 4 fouls. – 9:06 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs lead Pelicans 71-58 at half.
They’re shooting 57.5% from the floor and 50% from three and got the Pelicans’ bigs into foul trouble throughout the half. – 9:06 PM
Mavs lead Pelicans 71-58 at half.
They’re shooting 57.5% from the floor and 50% from three and got the Pelicans’ bigs into foul trouble throughout the half. – 9:06 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Mavs 71, Pelicans 58
– Jaxson: 17p, 6r, 4 fouls
– JV: 12p, 5r, 3 fouls
– CJ: 13p, 3a,
– Ingram: 4p, 6a, 3r, 2/8 FG
– Graham: 7p off the bench
Pels: 44.2 FG%, 5/14 3P, 7/7 FT
Mavs: 57.5 FG%, 12/24 3P, 13/16 FT
– Luka: 25p, 7r, 5a – 9:06 PM
HALF: Mavs 71, Pelicans 58
– Jaxson: 17p, 6r, 4 fouls
– JV: 12p, 5r, 3 fouls
– CJ: 13p, 3a,
– Ingram: 4p, 6a, 3r, 2/8 FG
– Graham: 7p off the bench
Pels: 44.2 FG%, 5/14 3P, 7/7 FT
Mavs: 57.5 FG%, 12/24 3P, 13/16 FT
– Luka: 25p, 7r, 5a – 9:06 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić finished the first half with 25 points (5-9 3FG), 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
The 3-time All-Star leads the @NBA in 20-5-5 halves over the last 3 seasons:
*15, Luka Dončić
10, James Harden
9, Russell Westbrook
7, Giannis Antetokounmpo
6, Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/zZHxKCYsIY – 9:05 PM
Luka Dončić finished the first half with 25 points (5-9 3FG), 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
The 3-time All-Star leads the @NBA in 20-5-5 halves over the last 3 seasons:
*15, Luka Dončić
10, James Harden
9, Russell Westbrook
7, Giannis Antetokounmpo
6, Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/zZHxKCYsIY – 9:05 PM


Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I’d still rather Trey Murphy over Tony Snell, but it’s not Garrett Temple so I’m not complaining right now – 9:03 PM
I’d still rather Trey Murphy over Tony Snell, but it’s not Garrett Temple so I’m not complaining right now – 9:03 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Fans are 1,000,000 percent behind Herb right now in his duel with Luka, who has actually missed a few shots lately, mostly very heavily contested – 9:01 PM
Fans are 1,000,000 percent behind Herb right now in his duel with Luka, who has actually missed a few shots lately, mostly very heavily contested – 9:01 PM


Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jaxson Hayes is having another great half with his plays at the rim.
He’s already up 17 points and 6 rebs. Unfortunately, he just picked up his 4th foul. He’s done for the half. – 8:59 PM
Jaxson Hayes is having another great half with his plays at the rim.
He’s already up 17 points and 6 rebs. Unfortunately, he just picked up his 4th foul. He’s done for the half. – 8:59 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jaxson Hayes has 17 points and 6 rebounds in the first half… but he also just picked up his fourth foul. – 8:59 PM
Jaxson Hayes has 17 points and 6 rebounds in the first half… but he also just picked up his fourth foul. – 8:59 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jaxson Hayes already up to 17 points, 6 rebounds and 1 steal in 14 minutes of action.
Starting definitely agrees with him. – 8:59 PM
Jaxson Hayes already up to 17 points, 6 rebounds and 1 steal in 14 minutes of action.
Starting definitely agrees with him. – 8:59 PM



Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
In 14 minutes, Luka Doncic (5 of 7) has hit as many 3-pointers as the entire Pelicans lineup (5 of 13). – 8:54 PM
In 14 minutes, Luka Doncic (5 of 7) has hit as many 3-pointers as the entire Pelicans lineup (5 of 13). – 8:54 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Rolling the dice with Jaxson Hayes back in the game mid 2Q with 3 fouls. He has 8 pts, 5 reb, so need his production with Valanciunas subbing out for rest – 8:51 PM
Rolling the dice with Jaxson Hayes back in the game mid 2Q with 3 fouls. He has 8 pts, 5 reb, so need his production with Valanciunas subbing out for rest – 8:51 PM


Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Mavs’ 40-point quarters this season:
*45, 1st quarter at NOP (2/17/22)
43, 1st quarter at HOU (1/7/22)
41, 1st quarter at NOP (12/1/21)
40, 1st quarter at POR (1/26/22)
Dallas shot 70% from the field in 1Q, after setting an @NBA record of 68.7% FG in their last visit to NOP. pic.twitter.com/fl0AP5ASFa – 8:48 PM
Mavs’ 40-point quarters this season:
*45, 1st quarter at NOP (2/17/22)
43, 1st quarter at HOU (1/7/22)
41, 1st quarter at NOP (12/1/21)
40, 1st quarter at POR (1/26/22)
Dallas shot 70% from the field in 1Q, after setting an @NBA record of 68.7% FG in their last visit to NOP. pic.twitter.com/fl0AP5ASFa – 8:48 PM



Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Tony Snell gets a shooter’s roll on a three and the Pelicans have stormed back to make it a 54-42 game.
Really think Snell is going to prove to be a great addition, one deserving well over 20 minutes per game. – 8:46 PM
Tony Snell gets a shooter’s roll on a three and the Pelicans have stormed back to make it a 54-42 game.
Really think Snell is going to prove to be a great addition, one deserving well over 20 minutes per game. – 8:46 PM



Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas’ previous high first quarters this season were 43 points at Houston and 41 in the aforementioned Dec. 1 game in New Orleans. – 8:40 PM
Dallas’ previous high first quarters this season were 43 points at Houston and 41 in the aforementioned Dec. 1 game in New Orleans. – 8:40 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Live by the three, die by the three except the Pelicans are die by the three and die by the three – 8:40 PM
Live by the three, die by the three except the Pelicans are die by the three and die by the three – 8:40 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Work to do after one.
#Pelicans | @taxact pic.twitter.com/WRjcuGZVxi – 8:39 PM
Work to do after one.
#Pelicans | @taxact pic.twitter.com/WRjcuGZVxi – 8:39 PM


Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Fortunately Luka can’t play all 48 minutes, as he rests to open 2Q. But Bertans nails a deep 3 to keep Mavs rolling. Dal is 10/14 on threes – 8:39 PM
Fortunately Luka can’t play all 48 minutes, as he rests to open 2Q. But Bertans nails a deep 3 to keep Mavs rolling. Dal is 10/14 on threes – 8:39 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks roll up 45 points in the first quarter. Take an 18-point lead over New Orleans. Luka scores 19. Brunson 10. It’s like an early Mardi Gras. – 8:39 PM
Mavericks roll up 45 points in the first quarter. Take an 18-point lead over New Orleans. Luka scores 19. Brunson 10. It’s like an early Mardi Gras. – 8:39 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Stop it, Luka! Luka doing Luka things already. He drained that 3 at the buzzer and already has 19-5-4 as the Mavs lead the Pelicans 45-27 after the first quarter. – 8:38 PM
Stop it, Luka! Luka doing Luka things already. He drained that 3 at the buzzer and already has 19-5-4 as the Mavs lead the Pelicans 45-27 after the first quarter. – 8:38 PM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
When the Mavs won in New Orleans on December 1, they shot a franchise-record 68.7%. After one quarter tonight they lead 45-27 behind Luka Doncic’s 19 points.
And they are shooting 70.0%. Good grief. – 8:37 PM
When the Mavs won in New Orleans on December 1, they shot a franchise-record 68.7%. After one quarter tonight they lead 45-27 behind Luka Doncic’s 19 points.
And they are shooting 70.0%. Good grief. – 8:37 PM


Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Mavericks 45, Pelicans 27
Valanciunas 10 pts & 4 rebs
Hayes 8 pts & 5 rebs
Doncic 19 pts, 5 rebs & 4 assts
The Mavs shot 70 percent from the floor, 9-12 on 3s. Scorching hot. – 8:37 PM
End of the 1st: Mavericks 45, Pelicans 27
Valanciunas 10 pts & 4 rebs
Hayes 8 pts & 5 rebs
Doncic 19 pts, 5 rebs & 4 assts
The Mavs shot 70 percent from the floor, 9-12 on 3s. Scorching hot. – 8:37 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Nobody has given the Pelicans more trouble than Luka over the past few years. Had 19 points and 4 assists in the first quarter. Capped it off with a deep stepback 3. – 8:37 PM
Nobody has given the Pelicans more trouble than Luka over the past few years. Had 19 points and 4 assists in the first quarter. Capped it off with a deep stepback 3. – 8:37 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Luka hits a 3 at the 1st quarter buzzer and New Orleans trails 45-27. Mavericks hit 9 of 12 three-pointers (!!!) while CJ McCollum with a lone deep make for the Pelicans. Luka Doncic 19/5/4 start. Jonas Valanciunas leading the Pels with 10 points. Jaxson Hayes has 8 points. – 8:36 PM
Luka hits a 3 at the 1st quarter buzzer and New Orleans trails 45-27. Mavericks hit 9 of 12 three-pointers (!!!) while CJ McCollum with a lone deep make for the Pelicans. Luka Doncic 19/5/4 start. Jonas Valanciunas leading the Pels with 10 points. Jaxson Hayes has 8 points. – 8:36 PM






Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is doing a little bit of everything in this first quarter, including a celebratory gallop after hitting his third 3-pointer of the night. – 8:33 PM
Luka Doncic is doing a little bit of everything in this first quarter, including a celebratory gallop after hitting his third 3-pointer of the night. – 8:33 PM


Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Luka about to head to the line for his 5th and 6th FTs of the first quarter.
Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas each with 2 fouls for the Pelicans. – 8:29 PM
Luka about to head to the line for his 5th and 6th FTs of the first quarter.
Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas each with 2 fouls for the Pelicans. – 8:29 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Luka Doncic was allowed to get REALLY physically with Brandon Ingram right there.
You’ll never see it happen like THAT on the other end though. – 8:28 PM
Luka Doncic was allowed to get REALLY physically with Brandon Ingram right there.
You’ll never see it happen like THAT on the other end though. – 8:28 PM


Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Hundreds reached for their phones as Garrett Temple bricks a 3 from the wing. – 8:24 PM
Hundreds reached for their phones as Garrett Temple bricks a 3 from the wing. – 8:24 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jonas Valanciunas with 10 points but is headed to the bench after picking up his 2nd personal foul. Pelicans trail 25-16 with 4:48 left in first quarter.
3-point shooting thus far:
Mavericks: 4/5
Pelicans 0/4 – 8:24 PM
Jonas Valanciunas with 10 points but is headed to the bench after picking up his 2nd personal foul. Pelicans trail 25-16 with 4:48 left in first quarter.
3-point shooting thus far:
Mavericks: 4/5
Pelicans 0/4 – 8:24 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs have had some early trouble vs. Jonas Valanciunas in the paint and on the offensive boards.
Mike Tobey’s probably somewhere ready to sing his 10-day. – 8:18 PM
Mavs have had some early trouble vs. Jonas Valanciunas in the paint and on the offensive boards.
Mike Tobey’s probably somewhere ready to sing his 10-day. – 8:18 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Dallas small lineup vs. NOLA big lineup is producing some of the oddest cross-matches you’ll see, such as Luka Doncic guarding Jaxson Hayes. Mavs have Jalen Brunson on Herbert Jones – 8:16 PM
Dallas small lineup vs. NOLA big lineup is producing some of the oddest cross-matches you’ll see, such as Luka Doncic guarding Jaxson Hayes. Mavs have Jalen Brunson on Herbert Jones – 8:16 PM


Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones really picked up a personal foul 9 seconds into this game. – 8:11 PM
Herb Jones really picked up a personal foul 9 seconds into this game. – 8:11 PM


Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
In the last two seasons, Devonte Graham has played 21 games off the bench. In those contests:
– 15.8 points per game
– 5.8 assists per game
– 41.9% from 3-pt range – 7:46 PM
In the last two seasons, Devonte Graham has played 21 games off the bench. In those contests:
– 15.8 points per game
– 5.8 assists per game
– 41.9% from 3-pt range – 7:46 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/fCWVKeEV9z – 7:44 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/fCWVKeEV9z – 7:44 PM


Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
I think the Pelicans are going to win tonight and I have discernible reason for believing so.
Pels ML +130 – 7:43 PM
I think the Pelicans are going to win tonight and I have discernible reason for believing so.
Pels ML +130 – 7:43 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple on the court: -310
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple off the court: +128
It’s pretty wild to see how large the gap is between those two numbers. – 7:39 PM
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple on the court: -310
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple off the court: +128
It’s pretty wild to see how large the gap is between those two numbers. – 7:39 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Underway w/ the last night of Mavs coverage before the All-Star break. Mavs Live now with @TheRicRenner and @bdameris on BSSW. Mavs at Pelicans game broadcast at 7p. Tonight is the 59th game before the All-Star break, most ever for the Mavs. Record of 34-24 going into the game. – 7:34 PM
Underway w/ the last night of Mavs coverage before the All-Star break. Mavs Live now with @TheRicRenner and @bdameris on BSSW. Mavs at Pelicans game broadcast at 7p. Tonight is the 59th game before the All-Star break, most ever for the Mavs. Record of 34-24 going into the game. – 7:34 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
NO starters: Ingram, Hayes, Valenciunas, Jones, McCollum,
7:10 tip @theeagledallas – 7:31 PM
Mavs starters: Green, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
NO starters: Ingram, Hayes, Valenciunas, Jones, McCollum,
7:10 tip @theeagledallas – 7:31 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Getting hype for game night 🦾🦾
Make sure to download the Pelicans mobile app presented by @Verizon to keep up with everything Pels. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/PL25OnoLSk – 7:30 PM
Getting hype for game night 🦾🦾
Make sure to download the Pelicans mobile app presented by @Verizon to keep up with everything Pels. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/PL25OnoLSk – 7:30 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
First five on the court tonight against Dallas.
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/npGGc1Omu1 – 7:27 PM
First five on the court tonight against Dallas.
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/npGGc1Omu1 – 7:27 PM


Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The #Mavs play in New Orleans tonight at 7. It’s the Mavs’ final game before the All-Star break. – 7:27 PM
The #Mavs play in New Orleans tonight at 7. It’s the Mavs’ final game before the All-Star break. – 7:27 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Willie Green is shifting Devonte’ Graham to the bench in favor of Jaxson Hayes ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Mavericks. It’s the correct move. Have a look at DG’s monthly true shooting percentages.
OCT – 53.0%
NOV – 50.9%
DEC – 54.5%
JAN – 51.3%
FEB – 36.0% – 7:19 PM
Willie Green is shifting Devonte’ Graham to the bench in favor of Jaxson Hayes ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Mavericks. It’s the correct move. Have a look at DG’s monthly true shooting percentages.
OCT – 53.0%
NOV – 50.9%
DEC – 54.5%
JAN – 51.3%
FEB – 36.0% – 7:19 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Do it big (before the All-Star break). Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:16 PM
Do it big (before the All-Star break). Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:16 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans are starting Jaxson Hayes tonight. Devonte Graham slides to the bench.
Graham is averaging 24.9 minutes in his last four games. I’d expect him around that tonight. – 7:15 PM
Pelicans are starting Jaxson Hayes tonight. Devonte Graham slides to the bench.
Graham is averaging 24.9 minutes in his last four games. I’d expect him around that tonight. – 7:15 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Devonte’ Graham goes to the bench. – 7:15 PM
Pelicans starters tonight:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Devonte’ Graham goes to the bench. – 7:15 PM


Kane Pitman @KanePitman
It’s a special one hour episode of The Jump tonight on @ESPNAusNZ 🔥
Hear from Richard Jefferson in Cleveland for All-Star weekend, Illawarra head coach Brian Goorjian and Dallas Maverick Josh Green, along with the usual crew of @Nat_Edwards, @AndrewGaze10 and @LanardCopeland! pic.twitter.com/StyAMQ2RI8 – 6:59 PM
It’s a special one hour episode of The Jump tonight on @ESPNAusNZ 🔥
Hear from Richard Jefferson in Cleveland for All-Star weekend, Illawarra head coach Brian Goorjian and Dallas Maverick Josh Green, along with the usual crew of @Nat_Edwards, @AndrewGaze10 and @LanardCopeland! pic.twitter.com/StyAMQ2RI8 – 6:59 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Reggie Bullock (hip), Trey Burke (shoulder) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) are all out tonight vs. #Pelicans, according to Jason Kidd. They all had been listed as questionable by Dallas. Already ruled out for Mavericks were Marquese Chriss, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Theo Pinson – 6:37 PM
Reggie Bullock (hip), Trey Burke (shoulder) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) are all out tonight vs. #Pelicans, according to Jason Kidd. They all had been listed as questionable by Dallas. Already ruled out for Mavericks were Marquese Chriss, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Theo Pinson – 6:37 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green on Mavericks pre- and post-trade deadline: “They were (already) trending in the right direction defensively, but they added more shooting, another dynamic ballhandler who can create his own shot with (Spencer) Dinwiddie, and a bunch of other guys who can play.” – 6:32 PM
Willie Green on Mavericks pre- and post-trade deadline: “They were (already) trending in the right direction defensively, but they added more shooting, another dynamic ballhandler who can create his own shot with (Spencer) Dinwiddie, and a bunch of other guys who can play.” – 6:32 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
A chance to win $200 to the Pelicans team store?? Yes please!
Make sure to head to the Pelicans mobile app to play the Courtside Challenge presented by @seatgeek for your chance to win. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/ifYj6TYDCx – 6:30 PM
A chance to win $200 to the Pelicans team store?? Yes please!
Make sure to head to the Pelicans mobile app to play the Courtside Challenge presented by @seatgeek for your chance to win. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/ifYj6TYDCx – 6:30 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green before the Pelicans take on the Mavericks
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:16 PM
Watch Live: Willie Green before the Pelicans take on the Mavericks
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:16 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🚨 MFFLs – TONIGHT ONLY 🚨
Purchase a ticket to the MONDAY, MARCH 7TH GAME VS. UTAH and you’ll receive a second ticket of equal value courtesy of @BallySportsSW!
Go to https://t.co/NpRk56h1vJ from NOW until 11:59PM CT! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HqdtQASZwB – 6:00 PM
🚨 MFFLs – TONIGHT ONLY 🚨
Purchase a ticket to the MONDAY, MARCH 7TH GAME VS. UTAH and you’ll receive a second ticket of equal value courtesy of @BallySportsSW!
Go to https://t.co/NpRk56h1vJ from NOW until 11:59PM CT! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HqdtQASZwB – 6:00 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @Rob Mahoney on the “national disgrace” Knicks, Cam Thomas and the Nets, Anfernee Simons, Pelicans, the Mavs direction, Jokic, DeRozan leading the Bulls, and the MVP race. Such a fun convo. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ut5oX… – 5:38 PM
New pod with @Rob Mahoney on the “national disgrace” Knicks, Cam Thomas and the Nets, Anfernee Simons, Pelicans, the Mavs direction, Jokic, DeRozan leading the Bulls, and the MVP race. Such a fun convo. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ut5oX… – 5:38 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🎶 Go little r̶o̶c̶k̶s̶t̶a̶r̶ All-Star 🎶 #TBT
@chime | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/coxwbstLE9 – 4:03 PM
🎶 Go little r̶o̶c̶k̶s̶t̶a̶r̶ All-Star 🎶 #TBT
@chime | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/coxwbstLE9 – 4:03 PM





Mark Followill @MFollowill
Finally made it for the first time to Jacques-Imo’s in New Orleans last night for some outstanding blackened redfish. A fantastic spot that lived up to the hype. Was in the mood for a banh mi for lunch and found an awesome one at Magasin Kitchen in the Warehouse District. pic.twitter.com/zRNKP18KU5 – 3:45 PM
Finally made it for the first time to Jacques-Imo’s in New Orleans last night for some outstanding blackened redfish. A fantastic spot that lived up to the hype. Was in the mood for a banh mi for lunch and found an awesome one at Magasin Kitchen in the Warehouse District. pic.twitter.com/zRNKP18KU5 – 3:45 PM




Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Odds for the 3-Point Contest, via @betonline_ag:
VanVleet – 4/1
Mills – 17/4
Trae – 17/4
Kennard – 11/2
Bane – 6/1
LaVine – 15/2
McCollum – 10/1
KAT – 14/1
Who you got?? – 3:24 PM
Odds for the 3-Point Contest, via @betonline_ag:
VanVleet – 4/1
Mills – 17/4
Trae – 17/4
Kennard – 11/2
Bane – 6/1
LaVine – 15/2
McCollum – 10/1
KAT – 14/1
Who you got?? – 3:24 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Odds have surfaced for the NBA All-Star Game MVP, via @betonline_ag:
Giannis – 4/1
LeBron – 5/1
Embiid – 6/1
Morant – 7/1
Steph – 8/1
Luka – 12/1 – 3:20 PM
Odds have surfaced for the NBA All-Star Game MVP, via @betonline_ag:
Giannis – 4/1
LeBron – 5/1
Embiid – 6/1
Morant – 7/1
Steph – 8/1
Luka – 12/1 – 3:20 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Catching up with CJ at this morning’s shootaround: discussing his upcoming #NBAAllStar experience and break
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/XyH0lYl8J1 – 2:02 PM
Catching up with CJ at this morning’s shootaround: discussing his upcoming #NBAAllStar experience and break
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/XyH0lYl8J1 – 2:02 PM