Pelicans Edge Mavericks 101-97 in Dallas Preseason Game

New Orleans Holds On

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at American Airlines Center. Dallas led a few times in the first quarter, but New Orleans was ahead for most of the game. The Pelicans are 2-1 in the preseason, and the Mavericks are 1-2. Attendance was 17,140.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The Pelicans led 24-18 after the first quarter and 56-45 at halftime. New Orleans won the third quarter 19-18 and led 75-63 heading into the final period.

Dallas outscored New Orleans 34-26 in the fourth quarter and got within three points twice in the last 33 seconds, but the Pelicans held on.

Key Performances

Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 16 points and five assists, hitting two 3-pointers. Derik Queen had 11 rebounds.

For the Mavericks, Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each scored 16 points. Lawal made all eight of his free throws. Sergio de Larrea had six assists, and P.J. Washington had seven rebounds.

Sources

ESPN