NBA Roundup: Luka Doncic (49) Propels Mavs Past Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) dunks the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Tony Snell (21) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, on Feb. 17, 2022. Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Luka Doncic recorded 49 points and 15 rebounds and the visiting Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 125–118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.

Doncic fell two assists short of a triple-double and two points short of his season high.