The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 136-124, at Smoothie King Center on Sunday night.

The Mavericks' (8-2) considerable offensive firepower has been on display several times early in the new season, and it helped carry Dallas to a double-digit road victory Sunday night. The Mavs opened the game red hot, amassing 67 first-half points to take a 13-point lead into halftime. They then squashed any hopes of a second-half resurgence for the Pelicans (4-6) by outscoring their hosts, 42-31, in the third quarter. The 24-point cushion proved to be enough even when it was halved during the fourth quarter, on a night when the visitors won the turnover battle by an 18-6 margin.

Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35 points, adding seven assists, six rebounds and one block. Luka Doncic furnished 30 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal. Tim Hardaway delivered 15 points, nine boards and two assists. Josh Green supplied 13 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Dereck Lively posted 10 points.

Brandon Ingram paced the Pelicans with 20 points, complementing them with five rebounds and five assists. Zion Williamson finished with 18 points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal. Dyson Daniels contributed 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Jonas Valanciunas generated a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double that included three assists and two blocks. Matt Ryan registered 14 points, six boards and two assists. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jordan Hawkins produced 11 and 10 points, respectively, with Robinson-Earl also pulling down six rebounds.

The Mavericks and Pelicans face off in a rematch at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night.