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Mavericks vs Pelicans Final: 111-106 - Recap
New Orleans was victimized by Luka Doncic for 31 points as the Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 111-106 in NBA action on Thursday.
Even though Dallas won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -5.0). Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 223.0.
Dallas got 21 points from Spencer Dinwiddie and another 15 points from Josh Green. Dorian Finney-Smith contributed 4 assists, while Luka Doncic cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
New Orleans got 26 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 19 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 8 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas had 13 rebounds.
The Mavericks hit the break winning 70-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-36.
Next game, Dallas takes its act on the road to face Golden State looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face Los Angeles.