The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Dallas Mavericks 111-103 on Friday night on the road. Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 35 points to lead Dal

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had 20 of his 24 points in the first half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

Still without recent addition Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) are all set to host the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Despite Davis’ absence, the Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.

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The New Orleans Pelicans play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The New Orleans Pelicans are spending $13,457,202 per win while the Dallas Mavericks are sp

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.

Ahead of the start of the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at Mavericks injury report to determine whether Anthony Davis will play tonight or not.

Currently, the Mavericks have essentially every single one of their big men injured, including their superstar Anthony Davis. The Dallas Mavericks listed Anthony Davis as out against the New Orleans Pelicans with a left adductor strain.