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 Dallas Mavericks returned from the All-Star Break to host the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit in last place in the Western Conference. Dallas has already lost to the Pelicans once this season, and if they want any chance of avoiding the Play-In Tournament,

Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 35 points and the host Dallas Mavericks came to life at the start of the fourth quarter on the way to a 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.