The New Orleans Pelicans (11 - 22) narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks (19 - 15) on Saturday, 105 - 98. New Orleans has been plagued by injury all season, a trend that continued in Dallas as small forward Tyreke Evans (knee) sat out with tendinitis in his right knee. Despite Evans's absence, the team was able to walk away with a much - needed win. Fourth-year superstar Anthony Davis was dominant, pouring in 31 points and pulling down 14 rebounds for the double - double. Davis is averaging 23 points and 11 rebounds per game, and is second in the league in double - doubles to Detroit's Andre Drummond. Unlike New Orleans, Dallas has looked strong through the first third of the season. The team handed Golden State their second loss of the season on Wednesday, and stands at second place in the Southwest division. Aging superstar Dirk Nowitzki lit up New Orleans for 24 points, but his effort was not enough to top the young and up - tempo Pelicans. Dallas will play again on Tuesday, taking on the Sacramento Kings. New Orleans, meanwhile, will not play again until they see the Mavericks at home on Wednesday.
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