Pistons97
Knicks111
Kings103
Spurs130
Lakers129New Orleans Pelicans @ Dallas Mavericks: Nov 21, 2025
Pelicans vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-115 on November 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 34 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 115 |
| Mavericks | 25 | 24 | 36 | 33 | 118 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 25 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 9 REB Herbert Jones
- 11 AST Derik Queen
Mavericks
- 29 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 9 REB P.J. Washington Jr.
- 12 AST Brandon Williams
Pelicans vs Mavericks Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears G | 31 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8-12 | 3-4 | 2-5 | -9 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 35 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7-14 | 1-7 | 10-10 | -1 |
| Zion Williamson F | 29 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 8-11 | -2 |
| Herbert Jones F | 32 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Derik Queen C | 32 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8-17 | 0-2 | 4-5 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Hawkins G | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Yves Missi C | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Micah Peavy G | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 19 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie G | 31 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-12 | 5-9 | 4-4 | +7 |
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 37 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8-14 | 5-8 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 25 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -6 |
| Brandon Williams G | 28 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1-12 | 1-7 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 32 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12-19 | 0-4 | 5-6 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dereck Lively II C | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Naji Marshall F | 23 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 4-6 | +5 |
| Klay Thompson G | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-9 | 1-7 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Caleb Martin F | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Moussa Cisse C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jaden Hardy G | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
Pelicans vs Mavericks Recap
The Mavericks beat the Pelicans after outscoring them 36-22 in the third quarter to erase a 14-point halftime deficit. Dallas moved to 5-12 on the season, while New Orleans fell to 2-14.
The Pelicans led 63-49 at the half after winning the first two quarters 34-25 and 29-24. The third quarter changed that, and the teams were tied 85-85 heading into the fourth. Dallas hit 16 of 43 from three-point range, against 7 of 27 for New Orleans.
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 29 points, and Brandon Williams added 12 assists. Trey Murphy III answered with 25 points for the Pelicans, and Derik Queen handed out 11 assists. Dallas also won the rebounding count 47-42 and finished with 30 assists to 25, even with 20 turnovers to New Orleans' 13.
The number to know: 16 of 43 from three-point range. The Mavericks made more than twice as many threes as the Pelicans, and that decided a game in which New Orleans shot better overall.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 42-91 | Field Goals | 40-84 |
| 46.2% | FG % | 47.6% |
| 7-27 | 3-Pointers | 16-43 |
| 25.9% | 3P % | 37.2% |
| 24-31 | Free Throws | 22-28 |
| 77.4% | FT % | 78.6% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 25 | Assists | 30 |
| 15 | Steals | 9 |
| 4 | Blocks | 9 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 15 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 50.0% | 11.1% | 20.0% | 0.264 |
 Mavericks | 57.1% | 17.2% | 25.0% | 0.262 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, November 21, 20258:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- NBA Cup 2025Regular season
Pelicans vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Nuggets 118-125 Nov 19, 2025
- L vs Thunder 109-126 Nov 17, 2025
- L vs Warriors 106-124 Nov 16, 2025
- L vs Lakers 104-118 Nov 14, 2025
- L vs Trail Blazers 117-125 Nov 12, 2025
Mavericks last 5
- L vs Knicks 111-113 Nov 19, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 96-120 Nov 17, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 138-133 Nov 16, 2025
- L vs Clippers 127-133 Nov 14, 2025
- L vs Suns 114-123 Nov 12, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 16, 2026 Mavericks @ Pelicans 111-129
- Dec 22, 2025 Mavericks @ Pelicans 113-119
- Nov 5, 2025 Pelicans @ Mavericks 101-99
More NBA Games on Nov 21, 2025
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2109
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1120Top: Mitchell 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4113
Boston Celtics3-1105Top: Jr. 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2110
Toronto Raptors2-1140Top: Ingram 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4143
Chicago Bulls1-3107Top: Dosunmu 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1113
Phoenix Suns1-2114Top: Edwards 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2112
Houston Rockets4-0109Top: Jokić 34 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0144
Utah Jazz1-3112Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0127
Golden State Warriors1-3123Top: Curry 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28.
Pelicans vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Mavericks on Nov 21, 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-115 on Friday, November 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 29 points.
What are the Pelicans and Mavericks records?
After this game the Pelicans were 2-14 and the Mavericks were 5-12 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Mavericks?
Trey Murphy III scored 25 for the Pelicans. Cooper Flagg scored 29 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Mavericks season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Mavericks game?
The Pelicans beat the Mavericks 129-111 on Mar 16, 2026 at home.
Where was Pelicans vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Mavericks?
Pelicans-Mavericks: Q1 34-25, Q2 29-24, Q3 22-36, Q4 30-33.
What is next for the Pelicans and Mavericks?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.