The Dallas Mavericks needed a stabilizing force entering the unofficial second half of the season after three weeks full of turmoil and uncertainty. That familiar presence came in the form of Kyrie Irving,

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had 20 of his 24 points in the first half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving has been passed the torch as leader of the franchise. The 32-year-old point guard is getting up there in age, but nobo