The Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99 Wednesday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led Dallas in scoring with 20 points, but his 8-for-19 shooting night, including a missed jumper at the free-throw line with a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, makes that something more akin to a pyrrhic scoring night.

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Dallas looking to break its four-game road slide. Dallas finished 39-43 overall and 8-8 in Southwest Division action a season ago. The Mavericks averaged 7.8 steals, 5.4 blocks and 13.3 turnovers per game last season.

Cooper Flagg and Jose Alvarado traded to free throw trips to keep the lead at three. Daniel Gafford brought the lead back down to one, but then Derik Queen was fouled going for a layup with 11 seconds remaining, where he'd go 1/2, giving the Mavs a chance to tie or take the lead for the win.

The Dallas Mavericks are shorthanded for their home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Anthony Davis headlines the team's injury report and is among the four players ruled out.

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

Frontier Airlines expands service to New Orleans for 2026 Mardi Gras with 12 new routes and more frequent flights.

New Orleans–raised artist Monique Noel showcases her vibrant Expressive Florals collection in Dallas on4. The exhibit blends classical figure painting, Rococo-inspired florals, and Abstract Realism in an exploration of authenticity and emotion.

Denver has won seven in a row against Miami, but my Heat vs. Nuggets predictions expect Erik Spoelstra’s squad to hang tough, especially with Norman Powell quickly settling in as a key scorer. Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday.