Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks dominated the New Orleans Pelicans on May 12 behind a 33-point performance from superstar Luka Doncic. Kristaps Porzingis returned to the lineup and looked healthy. The win allowed Dallas to keep pace with the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers in a tight battle for seeding in the Western Conference.
All three teams have just two games left in the regular season. On the morning of May 13, the Mavericks and Blazers are tied for fifth in the West at 41-29.