Mavericks Eye Pelicans Revenge Amid Trade Buzz: The Dallas Mavericks head into New Orleans on Monday night desperate for a win after dropping a heartbreaking 121-114 decision to the 76ers on Saturday, where rookie sensation Cooper Flagg shone but couldn't overcome a late collapse . With an 11-18 record and swirling rumors of Anthony Davis potentially on the trade block, the Mavs lean on young stars like Flagg and Ryan Nembhard to spark a turnaround against Zion Williamson's Pelicans in this key Southwest Division clash . A victory could quiet the rebuild talk and boost their fading playoff hopes as the deadline looms Sports Report By Donnell Ballard. #Mavs #MavsNation #DallasNews #DallasMavericks #MavsVsThunder thank you to all 12 million readers who's been reading our stories.