The Mavericks came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 25-22, which puts the team in ninth place. The Pelicans are 12-35, which puts the team in 14th place.

NBA has postponed Bucks-Pelicans game tonight due to a snowstorm in New Orleans. Milwaukee is currently enjoying a four-game win streak and have one of the best records in the Eastern Conference. New Orleans, meanwhile, has the second-worst record in the West and have struggled with injuries this season.