Mavericks Edge Pelicans 137-136 Behind Washington's 25 Points

In a thrilling matchup, the Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136, with P.J. Washington and Kyrie Irving each scoring 25 points. Washington was particularly impactful in the fourth quarter, hitting all four of his 3-point attempts, while Daniel Gafford contributed 22 points and a perfect 9-for-9 shooting performance. The Pelicans' Trey Murphy led his team with 32 points, and CJ McCollum made a buzzer-beater 3-pointer, setting a franchise record for most 3s made. The Mavericks showcased a strong shooting night from beyond the arc, converting 20 of 43 attempts. Luka Doncic remained sidelined for Dallas, marking his 18th consecutive game missed. The victory improves the Mavericks' performance in games without Doncic to 7-11.