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Mavericks vs Pelicans Final: 125-118 - Recap
Luka Doncic scored 49 points and chipped in with 15 rebounds for Dallas on Thursday, leading the Mavericks to a 125-118 victory over New Orleans at Smoothie King Center.
The Mavericks were a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 216.5.
Jalen Brunson had 23 points for Dallas and Maxi Kleber chipped in with 20 points. Luka Doncic had 8 assists for the Mavericks, while Luka Doncic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Pelicans got a 38-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 18 points from Jaxson Hayes. Brandon Ingram had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 18 rebounds.
Dallas led at halftime, 71-58.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-38.
Next game, Dallas takes its act on the road to face Utah looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Phoenix.