The Dallas Mavericks narrowly emerged victorious on Wednesday, earning a 137-136 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the way for Dallas, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III helped the Pelicans keep the game competitive.
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained why he believes Kyrie Irving is deserving of a 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game selection.
3 takeaways from Mavericks' tight win over Pelicans
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Washington leads the Mavericks to victory over the Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks Win a Thriller Over New Orleans 137-136
The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.
Meanwhile, New Orleans continues to struggle on defense, which has been a problem for the team all season long. The Pelicans rank 28th in defensive rating (117.5) and are dead last in defensive rebounding percentage. New Orleans is allowing opponents to score 117.7 ppg on the year and has allowed 10 straight opponents to score 110+ points.
Daniel Gafford was perfect, scoring 22 points with 12 rebounds and 4 blocks in the Mavericks’ down-to-the-wire win over the Pelicans.
Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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NBA: Mavericks hang on for win over PelicansP.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.
CJ McCollum moved to 1st in 3PM in Pelican’s franchise history with a buzzer beater 3 to end the game, passing Jrue Holiday with 629 3 pointers. Top Performers – Dallas Kyrie Irving – 25 points, 9 rebounds,
P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.
P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.
Exum has missed the entirety of the season thus far after undergoing surgery in October to repair his right wrist.
Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some
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