Mavs vs Pelicans Highlights

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 132-91 on Tuesday night in a game that was never really in doubt. The Mavs jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back, cruising to an easy victory.

First Half

The Mavs got off to a hot start, scoring 44 points in the first quarter. Luka Dončić led the way with 10 points in the quarter, and the Pelicans had no answer for the Mavs’ offense. The Mavs continued their dominance in the second quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 32-21 to take a 76-42 lead into halftime.

Second Half

The Mavs continued to pour it on in the second half, extending their lead to as many as 33 points. Dončić finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, and the Mavs shot 54% from the field as a team.

Key Moments

Luka Dončić’s Dominance: Dončić was unstoppable in this game, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. He was also a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line.
Mavs’ Hot Shooting: The Mavs shot 54% from the field as a team, including 15-for-32 from three-point range.
Pelicans’ Struggles: The Pelicans were never in this game, as they shot just 38% from the field and committed 17 turnovers.

Analysis

The Mavs are now 8-7 on the season and have won three of their last four games. They are starting to find their rhythm on both ends of the floor, and they are a dangerous team when they are playing at their best.

The Pelicans are now 7-8 on the season and have lost three of their last four games. They are struggling to score points and are having trouble defending the three-point line. They will need to improve in both areas if they want to make the playoffs this season.

Additional Notes

This was the first meeting between the Mavs and Pelicans this season.

The Mavs are now 2-1 against the Pelicans in their last three meetings.
Dončić has now scored 20 or more points in 10 of his 15 games this season.
The Mavs are now 5-1 at home this season.
The Pelicans are now 3-5 on the road this season.

Conclusion

The Mavs dominated the Pelicans in this game, and it was never really close. Dončić was the star of the show, and the Mavs’ offense was clicking on all cylinders. The Pelicans were never in this game, and they will need to improve their play if they want to be competitive in the Western Conference