Pelicans Edge Mavericks 101-97 in Dallas Preseason Game

Final Result and Standouts

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the host Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, in front of a crowd of 17,140. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points and five assists, and Derik Queen grabbed 11 rebounds. For Dallas, Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each scored 16 points, Sergio de Larrea had six assists and P.J. Washington had seven rebounds.

First Half

The Pelicans led 24-18 after the first quarter and outscored Dallas 32-27 in the second to lead 56-45 at the break. Zion Williamson had a driving dunk and Herbert Jones a 3-pointer in the first half for New Orleans. For Dallas, Poulakidas hit three 3-pointers in the half, and Moussa Cisse scored on free throws and two dunks.

Third Quarter

Scoring slowed in the third quarter, which New Orleans won 19-18 to lead 75-63 entering the final period. Williamson scored six points in the quarter. Lawal, Caleb Martin and Jorge Diaz Graham scored from the free-throw line for Dallas.

Fourth Quarter and Records

Dallas outscored New Orleans 34-26 in the fourth quarter and got within three points twice in the final 33 seconds, but the Pelicans held on. Jaron Pierre Jr. scored all 10 of his points in the quarter, including a 3-pointer, and AJ Johnson made late free throws. Tarik Biberovic and Sergio de Larrea hit 3-pointers for Dallas. New Orleans is 2-1 in the preseason, and Dallas is 1-2.

Sources

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