Anthony Davis scored 27 points (15 in the first quarter), and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the Dallas Mavericks 132-106.
The Pelicans led by as many as 29, pulling away with a 15-1 run in the third quarter.
Julius Randle had 27 points (16 in the paint) and 18 rebounds on 11 for 16 shooting.
For the Mavericks, Harrison Barnes scored 16 points, and Maxi Kleber went 1 for 8 from 3.
The Pelicans shot 55.4% from the field and 58.6% from 3 to the Mavericks’ 42.9% and 30.4%. The Mavericks forced 12 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans outscored the Mavericks 29-14 on the fast break.