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KingsDallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 16, 2026
Mavericks vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on March 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 26 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 111 |
| Pelicans | 32 | 35 | 36 | 26 | 129 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 32 PTS Naji Marshall
- 9 REB Marvin Bagley III
- 8 AST Cooper Flagg
Pelicans
- 27 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Yves Missi
- 7 AST Trey Murphy III
Mavericks vs Pelicans Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie G | 31 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 25 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 29 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10-21 | 0-3 | 1-2 | +1 |
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 31 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-13 | 4-8 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Naji Marshall F | 32 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12-24 | 2-4 | 6-8 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| John Poulakidas G | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Khris Middleton F | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-9 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Marvin Bagley III F | 18 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Brandon Williams G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Tyler Smith F | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -3 |
| AJ Johnson G | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi C | 28 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -2 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 32 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7-15 | 2-9 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 35 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-18 | 1-6 | 6-6 | +1 |
| Herbert Jones F | 28 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +8 |
| Zion Williamson F | 28 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11-13 | 0-0 | 5-9 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 19 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | +20 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Jordan Poole G | 18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-6 | 0-1 | +10 |
| Derik Queen C | 20 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 24 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-14 | 3-7 | 0-2 | +18 |
| Micah Peavy G | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | +3 |
Mavericks vs Pelicans Recap
New Orleans beat Dallas by 18 behind a dominant third quarter that pushed the Pelicans to a 17-point lead. Both teams sit at 23-46 after the loss.
The Pelicans built their cushion early. After one quarter, New Orleans led 32-26. At halftime, that advantage had grown to 13 points, 67-54. The third quarter sealed it: the Pelicans outscored Dallas 36-32 to reach a 17-point lead at 103-86. New Orleans shot 48 of 95 from the field and forced 14 turnovers.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points, while Yves Missi grabbed 10 rebounds. Naji Marshall paced Dallas with 32 points, but the Mavericks shot just 44 of 104 overall. New Orleans held a 57-51 rebounding edge and dished out 31 assists to Dallas's 27.
The number to know: 13. The Pelicans led by that margin at halftime and never surrendered it, setting the tone for a wire-to-wire victory.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 44-104 | Field Goals | 48-95 |
| 42.3% | FG % | 50.5% |
| 14-39 | 3-Pointers | 11-35 |
| 35.9% | 3P % | 31.4% |
| 9-14 | Free Throws | 22-34 |
| 64.3% | FT % | 64.7% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 27 | Assists | 31 |
| 10 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 12 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 22 | Fouls | 16 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 49.0% | 9.1% | 22.4% | 0.087 |
 Pelicans | 56.3% | 11.3% | 24.0% | 0.232 |
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, March 16, 20268:00 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
- W @ Cavaliers 130-120 Mar 15, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 105-138 Mar 13, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 120-112 Mar 12, 2026
- L @ Hawks 112-124 Mar 10, 2026
- L @ Raptors 92-122 Mar 8, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Rockets 105-107 Mar 13, 2026
- W vs Raptors 122-111 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-118 Mar 8, 2026
- L @ Suns 116-118 Mar 6, 2026
- W @ Kings 133-123 Mar 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 22, 2025 Mavericks @ Pelicans 113-119
- Nov 21, 2025 Pelicans @ Mavericks 115-118
- Nov 5, 2025 Pelicans @ Mavericks 101-99
More NBA Games on Mar 16, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Atlanta Hawks2-2124Top: Alexander-Walker 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3125
Washington Wizards2-2117Top: Porziņģis 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2112
Boston Celtics2-1120Top: Brown 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0114
Brooklyn Nets0-395Top: Avdija 18 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0107
Chicago Bulls1-3132Top: Buzelis 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0100
Houston Rockets4-092Top: Dončić 36 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2119
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Garland 25 PTS, 10 ASTBox 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 Mar 16, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points.
What are the Mavericks and Pelicans records?
After this game the Mavericks were 23-46 and the Pelicans were 23-46 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Pelicans?
Naji Marshall scored 32 for the Mavericks. Zion Williamson scored 27 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 119-113 on Dec 22, 2025 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 26-32, Q2 28-35, Q3 32-36, Q4 25-26.
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.