The Dallas Mavericks secured a 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday despite a dominant performance from Zion Williamson.

Two former No. 1 overall draft picks out of the Duke basketball program squared off on Friday night. Kyrie Irving powered the Dallas Mavericks (31-26) to a 111-103 home win with his game-high 35 points.

New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson joined some exclusive company with his historic night against the Dallas Mavericks

Zion Williamson scored 29 points for New Orleans, and Trey Murphy III had 20. The Pelicans have lost 11 of their last 12. Pelicans: Kelly Olynyk made his Pelicans debut after missing four games following the Feb.

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the top rosters in the NBA with a number of players other teams wished played for them instead. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buc

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Luka Doncic is going to do everything in his power to make sure Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks truly regret sending him to Los Angeles. This has nothing to do with the fan base, of course; Doncic loved the Mavs just like Mavs fans did him.

In a statement road win over the Suns, Williamson posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 blocks on 13-17 shooting from the field, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game while playing 31 or fewer minutes, per Stathead.

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 111-103 at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on the road in their first game back from the All-Star Break. Trey Murphy III took on the responsibility of guarding 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,