Dallas Mavericks' Paint Power Falls Short Against New Orleans Pelicans

First Quarter

The Dallas Mavericks, with a record of 11-19, faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans, who stood at 8-22. The game began with both teams exchanging leads in a high-scoring first quarter. The Mavs managed to put up 34 points but trailed slightly behind as the Pels scored 36 points. Klay Thompson contributed significantly for the Mavs with his shooting prowess, while Cooper Flagg added depth with his defensive efforts.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Dallas tightened their defense and outscored New Orleans by eight points. Anthony Davis was instrumental in this period for Big D, showcasing his dominance in rebounds and scoring inside the paint. Despite their efforts, they could not extend their lead significantly due to turnovers that allowed the Pelicans to stay within reach.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a balanced exchange between both teams as they each scored over 20 points. Daniel Gafford's presence was felt on defense for Dallas as he made crucial stops and grabbed rebounds that kept them competitive. However, offensive efficiency dipped slightly for Big D during this period due to missed opportunities from beyond the arc.

Fourth Quarter

Entering the final quarter tied closely on scores, it was anyone's game until New Orleans surged ahead with an impressive offensive display led by bench contributions that amassed 49 points overall. The Pels capitalized on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities which proved pivotal against Dallas' defense.

Despite Anthony Davis leading all scorers with an impressive performance of 35 points and securing key rebounds throughout the match-up, it wasn't enough to secure victory for Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans final score ended at 119-113 in favor of New Orleans.

As fans reflect on post-game thoughts Dallas Mavericks might consider adjustments needed before facing Denver Nuggets next at American Airlines Center scheduled for December 23rd at 8:00 PM EDT broadcasted live via NBC/Peacock TV network.

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