Davis leaves with injured hip as Pelicans get first win
AP
Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) strips the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis
Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) strips the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis
NEW ORLEANS >> Anthony Davis scored 17 points before leaving at halftime with a bruised right hip, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-105 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season.
Davis helped the Pelicans (1-6) build an 18-point halftime lead that never dipped below 14 points even after he left.
Team officials said X-rays on the All-Star forward’s hip were negative, but they were holding him out as a precaution.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points for Dallas, which trailed 37-36 after Zaza Pachulia’s basket before the Pelicans went on an 18-0 run that began with three straight baskets by Davis.
