T he Dallas Mavericks started a five-game road trip on Wednesday night, traveling to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans ...

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

During this time, Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum took advantage of a missed floater by Irving and led a transition opportunity ...

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained why he believes Kyrie Irving is deserving of a 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game selection.