Pelicans' Zion Williamson became one of the fastest active NBA players to score 5,000 career points, stunning fans

Dallas led by just four points with under 2:30 remaining in regulation, but the visiting Pelicans didn’t score over the next several possessions, allowing the Mavericks to seize a 10-point lead

Willie Green was hoping the momentum from the New Orleans Pelicans’ last game before the All-Star break would carry over into the second half of the season.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks on Friday

Still without recent addition Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) are all set to host the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Despite Davis’ absence, the Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.

Analyzing Friday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.

Ahead of the start of the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at Mavericks injury report to determine whether Anthony Davis will play tonight or not.

Currently, the Mavericks have essentially every single one of their big men injured, including their superstar Anthony Davis. The Dallas Mavericks listed Anthony Davis as out against the New Orleans Pelicans with a left adductor strain.