The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 127-117, at American Airlines Center on Saturday evening.

The Mavs jumped out to a great start with a, 34-15, lead after one quarter and doubled down in the second to make it a 17-point advantage at halftime. The visitors came out stronger in the third but could only trim the deficit by one, as the Mavs carried a 16-point cushion into the final frame. The Pelicans put up a fight in the fourth, but it was not enough as they fell short for a second straight loss.

Luka Doncic led the Mavs with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a block, in 39 minutes. Christian Wood followed up with 28 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Tim Hardaway added 18 points, two rebounds and two steals. The Mavs shot 56.8 percent from the field, including 13-of-29 from deep.

Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans with 25 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, in 30 minutes. Naji Marshall followed up with 24 points, two rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block, while Herbert Jones tallied 16 points, six rebounds, five steals and a block. The Pelicans shot 47.9 percent from the field, including 5-of-29 from long range.

The Pelicans (24-16) will look to bounce back as they face the Wizards in Washington on Monday. The Mavs (23-17) take on the Thunder in OKC on Sunday.