Dallas Mavericks Push Fast-Break 39, but New Orleans Pelicans Rule the Paint at Smoothie King Center

The Dallas Mavericks entered 23-46 and left the Smoothie King Center at 23-46 after a 129-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, who also came in 23-46. The Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans final score reflected New Orleans leading for 41:17 with a biggest lead of 19.

First quarter

The Dallas Mavericks opened with 26 points in the 1st quarter while the New Orleans Pelicans posted 32. The Mavs generated 10 steals in the game, and Max Christie recorded 2 steals in the previous game.

Second quarter

The Mavs scored 28 points in the 2nd quarter, and the Pels answered with 35 while taking a halftime edge. New Orleans produced 12 blocks, and Dallas finished with 12 shots blocked. Naji Marshall delivered 32 points in the previous game, and Dallas totaled 27 assists in this matchup.

Third quarter

Dallas hit 32 points in the 3rd quarter, but New Orleans put up 36 while shooting 62 percent on 2-point attempts for the game. The Mavs logged 58 total rebounds, and the Pelicans collected 66. P.J. Washington posted 18 points in the previous game, and Dallas generated 58 points in the paint in this one.

Fourth quarter

The Mavs scored 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Pelicans finished with 26 while totaling 31 assists. Dallas created game-changing plays Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans with 39 fast-break points on 73 percent fast-break shooting. Cooper Flagg put up 21 points and 8 assists in the previous game, and Dallas ended this contest with 12 turnovers to New Orleans’ 14.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans final thoughts

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans highlights included Dallas shooting 36 percent from 3-point range on 39 attempts while New Orleans shot 31 percent on 35 attempts. The Mavs next game will be broadcast at 8:30 PM EDT on 03/18/2026 at the American Airlines Center at 2500 Victory Avenue in Dallas, Texas, with FDSSE, KFAA, WANF, Peachtree Sports Network, and WFAA carrying coverage against the Atlanta Hawks. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Big D fans.