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New Orleans Pelicans 115, Dallas Mavericks 118: final score and stats

Dallas Mavericks beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 115 to Dallas Mavericks 118, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA · NBA Cup - Group PlayFriday, November 21, 2025
DateNov 21, 2025
Start time8:30 PM ET
VenueAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TVKFAA-TV, MavsTV, GCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass
Attendance18,506

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans34292230115
Dallas Mavericks25243633118

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 25
ReboundsHerbert Jones · 9
AssistsDerik Queen · 11
RatingDerik Queen · 20 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
Dallas Mavericks
PointsCooper Flagg · 29
ReboundsP.J. Washington · 9
AssistsBrandon Williams · 12
RatingCooper Flagg · 29 PTS, 7 REB

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansDallas Mavericks
Points per game
116.9
114.9
Points allowed per game
124.3
110.3
2-14Record5-12
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding3rd in Southwest Division
1-4Road record / home record5-2
LLLLWLast 5WWWLL
L4StreakW3

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansDallas Mavericks
42-91FG40-84
Field Goal %
46
48
7-273PT16-43
Three Point %
26
37
24-31FT22-28
Free Throw %
77
79
Rebounds
42
47
Offensive Rebounds
9
11
Defensive Rebounds
33
36
Assists
25
30
Steals
15
9
Blocks
4
9
Turnovers
13
20
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
13
20
Technical Fouls
1
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Day-To-Day
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Day-To-Day
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day
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

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones3273-101-30-092121273-7
Zion Williamson30227-90-08-1132130120-2
Trey Murphy III35257-141-710-1030031033-1
Derik Queen32208-170-24-5711410252+1
Jeremiah Fears32218-123-42-572440162-9
Saddiq Bey1842-90-40-031010121-1
Yves Missi1642-40-00-020001202-5
Jose Alvarado2052-51-40-056200052+2
Micah Peavy1342-60-10-010011015-4
Jordan Hawkins1231-51-20-021100020+11
Team11542-917-2724-3142251315493320

Dallas Mavericks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Daniel Gafford2583-50-02-473331252-6
P.J. Washington37248-145-83-491403181+1
Cooper Flagg322912-190-45-675220252+9
Brandon Williams2851-121-72-2512612231+1
Max Christie32237-125-94-430111033+7
Caleb Martin800-00-00-001010003-7
Naji Marshall2492-51-34-655200051+5
Dereck Lively II1841-10-02-242111315+8
Moussa Cisse500-00-00-031000030+1
Klay Thompson1652-91-70-020001110-4
Jaden Hardy14114-73-50-0201000210
Team11840-8416-4322-2847302099113619

Recent form

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
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

Season series

Series tied 1-1
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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas Mavericks won, 118-115, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 115, Dallas Mavericks 118.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (25 points). Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (29 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks played?

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

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