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Dallas Mavericks 111, New Orleans Pelicans 129: final score and stats

New Orleans Pelicans beat Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Mavericks 111 to New Orleans Pelicans 129, on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks.

NBAMonday, March 16, 2026
DateMar 16, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, KFAA-TV, MavsTV, NBA League Pass
Attendance16,787

Line score

Team1234T
Dallas Mavericks26283225111
New Orleans Pelicans32353626129

Top performers

Dallas Mavericks
PointsNaji Marshall · 32
ReboundsMarvin Bagley III · 9
AssistsCooper Flagg · 8
RatingNaji Marshall · 32 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 27
ReboundsKarlo Matkovic · 10
AssistsTrey Murphy III · 7
RatingZion Williamson · 27 PTS

Team comparison

Dallas MavericksNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
114.9
116.9
Points allowed per game
110.3
124.3
23-46Record23-46
3rd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
2-2Road record / home record3-4
WWWLLLast 5LLLLW
W3StreakL4

Team stats

Dallas MavericksNew Orleans Pelicans
44-104FG48-95
Field Goal %
42
51
14-393PT11-35
Three Point %
36
31
9-14FT22-34
Free Throw %
64
65
Rebounds
51
57
Offensive Rebounds
13
12
Defensive Rebounds
38
45
Assists
27
31
Steals
10
7
Blocks
3
12
Turnovers
11
14
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
12
14
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Dallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively II C · Foot - Surgery
Out
Tarik Biberovic F · Heel - Inflammation
Out
Sergio de Larrea F · Knee - Strain
Out
Morez Johnson Jr. F · Lower Leg - Bruise
Day-To-Day
New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out

Box score

Dallas Mavericks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
P.J. Washington31187-134-80-072010251-6
Naji Marshall333212-242-46-887000353-6
Cooper Flagg302110-210-31-278421071+1
Max Christie32124-74-60-040020041+2
Ryan Nembhard2521-80-20-045300132-3
Khris Middleton1862-92-70-041220042-20
Dwight Powell1310-00-01-231000123-6
Marvin Bagley III1994-71-10-091010634-14
Tyler Smith531-30-21-210110010-3
Brandon Williams500-20-00-001001000-16
John Poulakidas1831-51-50-020010023-19
AJ Johnson1242-50-10-0211010220
Team11144-10414-399-14512711103133822

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones29104-91-31-134102123+8
Zion Williamson292711-130-05-941110131+5
Saddiq Bey35238-181-66-663110151+1
Trey Murphy III33177-152-91-277221072+10
Yves Missi2841-40-02-4105205371-2
Karlo Matkovic20135-72-21-1101010282+20
Derik Queen2192-41-14-462212151+14
Jordan Poole1842-90-60-112102013+10
Micah Peavy200-10-00-221100110+3
Jordan Hawkins251-11-12-220000110+3
Jeremiah Fears25177-143-70-265310152+18
Team12948-9511-3522-34573114712124516

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 125-122
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 130-93
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 112-100
Nov 4, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-112
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Sacramento KingsL 100-115
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Season series

NO wins series 3-1
Mar 16, 2026DAL 111, NO 129
Dec 22, 2025DAL 113, NO 119
Nov 21, 2025NO 115, DAL 118
Nov 5, 2025NO 101, DAL 99

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

New Orleans Pelicans won, 129-111, on Monday, March 16, 2026.

What was the final score of Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Dallas Mavericks 111, New Orleans Pelicans 129.

Who were the top performers?

Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall (32 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (27 points).

Where is Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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