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New Orleans Pelicans Defeat Dallas Mavericks 88–82: Game Highlights & Short Recap
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Dallas Mavericks 88–82 to claim a 6-point victory in NBA action at NBA Arena, USA. After a tightly contested opening half (New Orleans Pelicans 44 – Dallas Mavericks 41), New Orleans Pelicans broke the game open in the decisive Q2 (23–21) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (New Orleans Pelicans 22 – Dallas Mavericks 20), New Orleans Pelicans protected their 6-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- New Orleans Pelicans Leading Scorer: 24 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- New Orleans Pelicans Frontcourt & Playmaking: 18 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q2.
- Dallas Mavericks Top Performer: 21 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST in 37 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 88 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 82 |