Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, right, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) hangs from the rim after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-113. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)