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Clash at American Airlines Center: Dallas Mavericks Host New Orleans Pelicans

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to the American Airlines Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent high-scoring trend. The Mavericks have been on a rollercoaster ride in their last few games, with an impressive offensive display against the San Antonio Spurs where they put up 144 points and dominated with a 41-point lead at one point. Their efficiency game score of 123.4 and an offensive rating of nearly 130 indicate that when they're hot, they're scorching.


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However, consistency has been a challenge for Dallas as seen in their encounter with the Houston Rockets where they only managed to score 96 points and suffered a significant loss by 26 points. This dip in performance was marked by a low effective field goal percentage of just over 38 percent and an offensive rating that plummeted below 87.


The Mavericks bounced back against the Phoenix Suns scoring 128 points, showcasing resilience and adaptability. Their two-point shooting was particularly notable at over 72 percent success rate, contributing significantly to their victory alongside strong defensive efforts holding off the Suns' advances.



With these recent performances in mind, fans can anticipate another thrilling home game as Dallas aims to harness their scoring prowess while tightening up defensively. The American Airlines Center has witnessed some electrifying basketball from its home team this season; it's poised for another showcase as these two Western Conference contenders lock horns.


The upcoming match is scheduled for January 14th at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live on BSSW starting at 7:30 PM local time (Central Time Zone).

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