The Dallas Mavericks versus the New Orleans Pelicans epic showdown at American Airlines Center on Friday offered a glimpse of the league's bright future. Mavs All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 79 points while NOLA's terrific tandem of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had 36 and 30 points, respectively.
According to statistics from EliasSports, this marks the first time in NBA history that four players aged 25 or below eclipsed 30 points in one game.
From @EliasSports: Luka Doncic (43), Kristaps Porzingis (36), Zion Williamson (36) and Brandon Ingram (30) all scored 30+ points Friday.
It's the first time in NBA history that 4 players, all age 25 or younger, scored 30+ points in a regulation game.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) February 13, 2021
The Mavericks' outstanding European duo not only ran away with the better stats, but they also took home an exciting 143-130 victory over New Orleans. Luka Doncic was his usual phenomenal self, dropping 46 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds, one steal, and one block in 40 minutes. The Slovenian superstar drilled 17 of his 30 field-goal attempts and made it rain from downtown with a 5-for-8 clip.
Kristaps Porzingis, on the other hand, had his best game of the season, pitching in 23 points on 13-for-21 shooting from the field and a remarkable 8-of-13 from past the arc. The Unicorn added seven boards and one block in 32 minutes.
It was a back-and-forth affair early on, as Doncic and the Mavs had no answer for Zion Williamson who ended up with a career-high scoring output. The former Duke high-flyer shot a perfect 10-for-10 from the field in the first half.
Career high for @Zionwilliamson on 14-15 shooting. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/U31A9WmjMl
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2021
Brandon Ingram's steady play also did not make it easy for them, as he traded buckets with the Mavericks' two stars. But in the end, Dallas once again put their chips behind their amazing duo and they delivered big time. After a rough stretch last month, the Mavs are now winners of their last four outings and improved their record to 13-14 (11th in the West).
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