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The Mavericks have been on fire since the Luka Doncic trade, and our expert NBA predictions expect the good vibes to continue tonight against the Pelicans.

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.

Following his 35-point performance that led the Dallas Mavericks to a 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Kyrie Irving focused his praise not on his own feats but on teammate P.J. Washington's contribution during Friday night's game.

The Dallas Mavericks needed a stabilizing force entering the unofficial second half of the season after three weeks full of turmoil and uncertainty. That familiar presence came in the form of Kyrie Irving,

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 Dallas to the victory. Irving has scored at least 30 points in three straight games,