Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III blocked Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 119-116.

Dejounte Murray lit the Mavericks up for 30 points, and Trey Murphy III wasn't far behind with 24. Neither was entirely efficient from the floor, but they made enough shots to sink the Mavs. Dallas' starters just weren't good enough, which is where we'll start our three takeaways.

The Dallas Mavericks played the second game of back-to-back games against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night. The Mavericks lost to the Pelicans 119-116.

Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks (22-18) take to the road to square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, January 15. The tip is at 8:00 PM ET.Last

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Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 on Wednesday night.

then he found Daniel Gafford cutting in transition for an ABSURD alley-oop slam. They'd take a lead as big as seven, but the Pelicans came right back. New Orleans went on a 13-4 run fueled by ...

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi tries to block Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Credit ...

Daniel Gafford scored a career-high ... and Jordan Hawkins each scored 12 to help New Orleans win for the fifth time in nine games. ... The Pelicans expect Williamson back for their next two ...

The Mavericks, as The Athletic reported earlier this month, have expressed interest in conversations with rival teams about acquiring an impact perimeter defender. Dallas, according to