The Dallas Mavericks play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday evening in Louisiana.

Kyrie Irving created NBA history by rising atop the all-time three-pointers chart during the game.

Irving entered the evening with 1,574 three-pointers, moving over of three-time NBA Champion Danny Green (1,577) for 39th place.

Mike Miller (1,590) will be the next guy Irving will pass to.

Irving came into the game averaging 21.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 43.0% from the field and 33.3% from three.

The Mavericks are 7-2 in their first nine games and currently hold the second seed in the Western Conference.

They most recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 144-126.

Irving had 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 28 minutes while shooting 8/19 from the field and 5/9 from three-point range.

Irving is in his first full season with the Mavericks after being traded (via the Brooklyn Nets) in the midst of last season.

Irving had a terrific year, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range in 60 games (he also made his ninth NBA All-Star Game).

Following their game against the Pelicans, the Mavericks will meet Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.