The Pelicans defeated the Mavericks, 118-108. Jordan Hawkins led New Orleans with a career-high 34 points (six 3PT), along with five rebounds and four assists as Jonas Valanciunas added 14 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 33 points, five rebounds, and 6 assists while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Derrick Jones Jr. added 24 points each. New Orleans improves to 24-16 as Dallas moves to 23-17.