The Dallas Mavericks secured a 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday despite a dominant performance from Zion Williamson.
Two former No. 1 overall draft picks out of the Duke basketball program squared off on Friday night. Kyrie Irving powered the Dallas Mavericks (31-26) to a 111-103 home win with his game-high 35 points.
Zion Williamson scored 29 points for New Orleans, and Trey Murphy III had 20. The Pelicans have lost 11 of their last 12. Pelicans: Kelly Olynyk made his Pelicans debut after missing four games following the Feb.
Luka Doncic is going to do everything in his power to make sure Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks truly regret sending him to Los Angeles. This has nothing to do with the fan base, of course; Doncic loved the Mavs just like Mavs fans did him.
Now, a fellow superstar has also been putting in a lot of work on his body. According to ESPN insider Michael C. Wright on Saturday, Zion Williamson has gotten slimmer. He's all the way down to 264 pounds, which is reportedly the lightest he's ever been since he entered the league.
The New Orleans Pelicans are on the road Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks in a Southwest ... the most since the 2021-2022 season. Zion Williamson's injuries this year have contributed ...
The New Orleans Pelicans fell 111-103 at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on the road in their first game back from the All-Star Break. Trey Murphy III took on the responsibility of guarding Kyrie Irving. Murphy's effort did not go unnoticed by Zion Williamson despite Irving having an outstanding performance.