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Mavericks vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 119-113 on December 22, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 34 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 113 |
| Pelicans | 36 | 21 | 22 | 40 | 119 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 35 PTS Anthony Davis
- 17 REB Anthony Davis
- 8 AST Ryan Nembhard
Pelicans
- 24 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Derik Queen
- 6 AST Derik Queen
Mavericks vs Pelicans Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg GF | 35 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-1 | 5-10 | -9 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 24 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2-13 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Anthony Davis FC | 35 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16-28 | 1-3 | 2-3 | -11 |
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 28 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Naji Marshall F | 29 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
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| Klay Thompson G | 31 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-17 | 5-12 | 1-3 | -1 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Caleb Martin F | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +9 |
| Brandon Williams G | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Jaden Hardy G | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey F | 35 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-17 | 0-6 | 5-5 | +12 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 37 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4-12 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Derik Queen C | 34 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7-12 | 0-2 | 5-6 | +13 |
| Herbert Jones F | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 24 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-14 | 1-4 | 3-4 | +7 |
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| Zion Williamson F | 25 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-14 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Jordan Poole G | 27 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-12 | 2-8 | 4-4 | -1 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Micah Peavy G | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-2 | -7 |
Mavericks vs Pelicans Recap
The Pelicans beat the Mavericks by outscoring them 40-26 in the fourth quarter. New Orleans improved to 8-22, while Dallas fell to 11-19.
New Orleans trailed 87-79 after three quarters and had been down 63-57 at halftime. The Pelicans had opened with a 36-34 lead after the first quarter. They shot 23 of 27 at the free throw line, while Dallas made 11 of 21. New Orleans also committed 12 turnovers to the Mavericks' 16.
Anthony Davis led all scorers for Dallas with 35 points and 17 rebounds. Zion Williamson answered with 24 points for New Orleans, and Derik Queen added 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The Mavericks shot 10 of 33 from three-point range, and the Pelicans made 8 of 34.
The number to know: 16 turnovers for Dallas, four more than New Orleans, which helped the Pelicans outscore the Mavericks over the final 12 minutes.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 46-104 | Field Goals | 44-97 |
| 44.2% | FG % | 45.4% |
| 10-33 | 3-Pointers | 8-34 |
| 30.3% | 3P % | 23.5% |
| 11-21 | Free Throws | 23-27 |
| 52.4% | FT % | 85.2% |
| 57 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 18 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 29 | Assists | 28 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 19 | Fouls | 16 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 49.0% | 12.4% | 32.7% | 0.106 |
 Pelicans | 49.5% | 9.9% | 26.4% | 0.237 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Mavericks vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 22, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Mavericks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Mavericks last 5
- L @ 76ers 114-121 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Pistons 116-114 Dec 18, 2025
- L @ Jazz 133-140 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Nets 119-111 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Rockets 122-109 Dec 6, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Pacers 128-109 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Rockets 133-128 Dec 18, 2025
- W @ Bulls 114-104 Dec 14, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 143-120 Dec 11, 2025
- L vs Spurs 132-135 Dec 8, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 16, 2026 Mavericks @ Pelicans 111-129
- Nov 21, 2025 Pelicans @ Mavericks 115-118
- Nov 5, 2025 Pelicans @ Mavericks 101-99
More NBA Games on Dec 22, 2025
- Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1132
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1139Top: Mitchell 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-295
Boston Celtics2-1103Top: Brown 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3112
Denver Nuggets1-2135Top: Murray 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0103
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0119Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS, 10 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-297
Golden State Warriors1-3120Top: Curry 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0102Top: Duren 26 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Mavericks vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Mavericks vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Mavericks vs Pelicans on Dec 22, 2025?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 119-113 on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 24 points.
What are the Mavericks and Pelicans records?
After this game the Mavericks were 11-19 and the Pelicans were 8-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Pelicans?
Anthony Davis scored 35 for the Mavericks. Zion Williamson scored 24 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Mavericks vs Pelicans season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Mavericks vs Pelicans game?
The Pelicans beat the Mavericks 129-111 on Mar 16, 2026 at home.
Where was Mavericks vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Mavericks vs Pelicans?
Mavericks-Pelicans: Q1 34-36, Q2 29-21, Q3 24-22, Q4 26-40.
What is next for the Mavericks and Pelicans?
Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.