Mavericks odds: Can Dallas slow down Zion Williamson?

The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans on March 4. Can they slow down rookie forward Zion Williamson?

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a disappointing loss in Chicago. That made them split a four-game road trip.

The Mavs will be looking to get back in the win column against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Pels have lost two of their last three games, but that has not slowed down rookie Zion Williamson. More on that to come.

Here is everything fans need to know about the March 4 contest.

Start time

Wednesday’s action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET or 8:30 local time in Dallas.

How to watch

The game will be nationally televised on ESPN. Local Mavericks fans can still watch on Fox Sports Southwest- Dallas. Viewers in the New Orleans market can catch it on Fox Sports New Orleans.

Watch online

Hulu Live has all fans covered on Wednesday. It features ESPN and local Fox Sports networks meaning everyone can watch on Hulu Live.

Odds

Injury update

The Mavericks listed Dwight Powell (Achilles) and Jalen Brunson (shoulder) as out on the NBA’s official injury report. Guards J.J. Barea (ankle) and Seth Curry (back) are questionable for Wednesday’s game.

The Pelicans played at home on Tuesday, so they have yet to submit an injury report. J.J. Redick is out with a hamstring strain.

Supporters will have to check Twitter closer to tipoff for all the up-to-date information about the game.

Storyline to follow: Can the Mavs slow down Zion?

The Pelicans have yet to play a back-to-back set since Zion Williamson returned from injury. It will be worth monitoring if the Pelicans rest him on Wednesday.

Nobody has been able to slow the rookie down. He is averaging 24.1 points per over his first 15 NBA games. Williamson is shooting 59.3 percent from the field. He is an incredible dunker and an impressive athlete.

It will be interesting to see how the Mavericks defend against him on Wednesday night. Expect Kristaps Porzingis and Maxi Kleber to draw the opening cracks at slowing down Zion. Stay tuned to see how that works out.