Pelicans Edge Mavericks 101-97 Behind Fears' 16 Points

Pelicans Win in Dallas

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the host Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 14. New Orleans is 2-1 in the preseason, and Dallas is 1-2.

First Half

The first quarter went back and forth early. Dallas led 9-7 on a Max Christie 3-pointer and 14-12 on a Naji Marshall 3-pointer before New Orleans pulled ahead. Jeremiah Fears scored nine points in the period, including a driving dunk and a running layup assisted by Trey Murphy III, and the Pelicans led 24-18 after one quarter.

New Orleans won the second quarter 32-27. Karlo Matkovic hit two 3-pointers in the period, and Zion Williamson added a driving dunk. Bennedict Mathurin's fadeaway jumper and free throw with less than a second left made it 56-45 at halftime.

Third Quarter

The Pelicans won the third quarter 19-18 to lead 75-63. Fears opened the half with a driving layup and later made two free throws. Yves Missi had a running dunk, and Williamson scored six points in the period.

Closing Out the Game

Dallas outscored New Orleans 34-26 in the fourth quarter. Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each finished with 16 points for the Mavericks, Sergio de Larrea had six assists, and P.J. Washington grabbed seven rebounds.

AJ Johnson scored eight points in the quarter, including a running layup and several free throws, and Jaron Pierre Jr. added a step-back 3-pointer and free throws. Dallas got within three points in the final seconds, but New Orleans held on.

Sources

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