The Mavericks and Pelicans are both in desperate need of a win heading into Wednesday night’s contest.
Dallas has struggled to find consistency after acquiring Kyrie Irving before the February trade deadline. The All-Star guard is still attempting to develop chemistry with Luka Doncic, but if the Mavs don’t figure out a winning formula soon, they could slide out of the Play-In Tournament.
New Orleans, meanwhile, finds itself teetering amid a rash of injuries. The most notable loss has been Zion Williamson, who suffered a hamstring injury in early January. If he can’t return this season, the Pelicans may not be able to secure a postseason berth.
Which Western Conference team will boost its playoff chances with a victory?
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Are Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson playing tonight?
The Mavericks played on Tuesday and have not yet released an injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Doncic’s status is currently unknown.
Williamson is listed as out on the Pelicans’ official injury report with a right hamstring strain. In a Feb. 28 statement, New Orleans announced that the 22-year-old was making “progress with rehabilitation,” adding that the team would provide further updates “following medical imaging.”
What channel is Mavericks vs. Pelicans on?
- Date: Wednesday, March 8
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Mavericks vs. Pelicans will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 8
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. Pelicans will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 8. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are Dallas’ next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8 | at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 11 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 13 | vs. Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 15 | at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| March 17 | at Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
Pelicans schedule 2022-23
Here are New Orleans’ next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8 | vs. Mavericks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 11 | vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| March 12 | vs. Trail Blazers | 7 p.m. | — |
| March 14 | vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 17 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |