Pelicans Hold Off Late Mavericks Surge for 101-97 Preseason Win

Late Rally Falls Short

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at American Airlines Center. Dallas outscored New Orleans 34-26 in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to three points in the final 33 seconds, but the Pelicans made their free throws and held on in front of 17,140 fans.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The Pelicans won the first quarter 24-18 and the second 32-27 to take a 56-45 halftime lead. The third quarter was close, with New Orleans scoring 19 points to Dallas' 18 for a 75-63 lead. Dallas then won the fourth quarter by eight but could not close the gap.

Key Performances

Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 16 points and five assists, and Derik Queen had a game-high 11 rebounds. For Dallas, Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each scored 16 points, Sergio de Larrea had six assists, and P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with seven rebounds.

Preseason Records

New Orleans is 2-1 in the preseason, and Dallas is 1-2.

Sources

ESPN