Mavericks fall to the Pelicans 101-97

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 101-97 on Wednesday, October 14, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

This was a preseason game.

The Pelicans led 24-18 after the first quarter, the Pelicans led 56-45 after halftime, and the Pelicans led 101-97 after the fourth quarter.

Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points. Tobi Lawal led the Mavericks with 16 points.

New Orleans Pelicans were favored by 2.5 points. Pelicans covered. The total was 229.5, and the game stayed under.

The Mavericks are 1-2. This preseason they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 97-101 at home on October 14, beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 in Houston on October 11, and lost to the Houston Rockets 117-135 at home on October 9.

The Pelicans are 2-1. This preseason they beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in Dallas on October 14, lost to the Miami Heat 118-128 in Miami on October 8, and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-110 in Oklahoma City on October 6.

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