Final Result
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, where 17,140 attended. New Orleans is 2-1 in the preseason, and Dallas is 1-2. Dallas led a few times early, but New Orleans was ahead for most of the night.
Game Flow
The Pelicans led 24-18 after the first quarter and 56-45 at halftime. They took a 75-63 lead into the fourth quarter. Dallas then scored 34 points in the final period and twice pulled within three points in the last 33 seconds before New Orleans closed it out at the free-throw line.
