New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Player Stats and Box Score (Nov. 5)
The New Orleans Pelicans faced the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday in a crucial matchup. Both teams aimed for victory to improve their standings in the conference.
Game Highlights
Klay Thompson, starting on the bench, entered the game with about five minutes remaining to strong cheers from the Mavericks fans. The veteran scored five quick points as Dallas trailed 29-19 entering the second quarter.
Washington was dominant in the second quarter, showcasing his individual talent and cutting down the deficit. At one point, he scored 10 of the Mavericks' last 12 points during a 12-2 run, narrowing New Orleans' lead to 42-39 with 3:43 left before halftime.
The Mavericks won the quarter 30-23 but still trailed 52-49 at the break. Washington (11 points) and Saddiq Bey (10 points) were the only players to score in double digits by halftime.
Third Quarter Developments
Dallas opened strong in the third quarter with a 9-0 run, taking the lead for the first time. Max Christie extended the lead to 61-57 with 7:51 remaining, assisted by a precise pass from Russell to his former Lakers teammate.
However, Saddiq Bey and Jose Alvarado’s excellent 3-point shooting helped New Orleans reclaim the lead, with the Pelicans entering the final period ahead 78-77.
"Klay Thompson, who dropped to the bench, entered the game with around five minutes left and received loud applause from the Mavericks fans."
"At one stage in the period, he scored 10 of the Mavericks' last 12 points as Dallas went on a 12-2 run and cut the Pelicans' lead to 42-39."
"The Mavericks made a 9-0 run in the third quarter and took the lead for the first time."
Author's summary: The game was a back-and-forth battle highlighted by strong individual efforts, with both teams exchanging leads and momentum late into the contest.