You might not realize it but the Mavericks are quietly 4-2 over their last six games since the Luka Doncic trade and are within two last-second baskets of that being a 6-0 mark. Kyrie Irving is playing brilliantly. Dallas covers against a Pelicans team that is going to begin fully embracing the tank down the stretch.

The Mavericks are thin at center with Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II all out. That leaves them with no rim protection to slow down Zion Williamson, who thrives in the paint. Williamson already comes into this matchup having scored at least 24 points in seven of his last nine games. Look for him to provide another robust scoring performance.