A look at why the Dallas Mavericks should avoid moving center Daniel Gafford before the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists.

Detroit's Jalen Duren looks to replicate his 17-point and 17-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers two weeks ago while Dallas's Daniel Gafford has an advantageous matchup defensive against a Pelicans team that takes a lot of shots in the painted area.

Excellent two-way play

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had a dire need to address at last year’s trade deadline that led to the acquisitions of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. The moves fortified the frontcourt and created a championship contender. The Mavericks are in a more precarious situation this time around.

Kylor Kelley spoke to reporters before the Dallas Mavericks' game on Monday night against the Washington Wizards.

The experts predicted the Pelicans would be headed in after a victory, but the Raptors made sure that didn't happen. The Pelicans fell 113-104 to the Raptors on Monday. Even thoug

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.

NBA insider believes Mavericks could trade first-round pick before deadline Zion Williamson and Klay Thompson each got off to solid starts for their respective teams, as the Pelicans and Mavericks traded buckets early on.

The Dallas Mavericks are starting a five-game road trip on Wednesday night, heading to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. Dallas lost on a controversial missed goaltend when they were in New Orleans two weeks ago and would love to make up for that loss.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.

The Pelicans will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will challenge the Dallas Mavericks at 8:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center.