Kyrie Irving, Mavericks visit plummeting Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks didn't take full advantage of their recent homestand. But at least they finished on a winning note.

The New Orleans Pelicans desperately need to take advantage of their four-game homestand that begins Wednesday night against the Mavericks.

Both teams are spinning their wheels in the middle of the heavily congested battle for spots in the Western Conference play-in tournament and playoffs.

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