READ MORE: Kyrie Irving's 35 points lifts Mavericks past Pelicans in first game after All-Star Break, 111-103

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,

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had 20 of his 24 points in the first half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

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 Dal

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.