March 17th - The Pelicans defeated the Mavericks 129-111. Williamson scored 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Bay added 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Mavericks, Marshall contributed 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory, while Flagg scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.

At the start of the game, the Mavericks took a 10-point lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Washington. However, the Pelicans rallied to take the lead thanks to Murphy III and Bay. At the end of the first quarter, the Pelicans led 32-26. In the second quarter, Fells hit consecutive three-pointers, and Williamson continued to attack the paint, extending the lead to as much as 18 points. At halftime, the Pelicans led 67-54.

After switching sides, the Mavericks briefly rallied, but Matkovic scored repeatedly in the paint, allowing the Pelicans to maintain a double-digit lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans continued to lead 103-86 . In the final quarter, Marshall narrowed the gap to 12 points. With Williamson and Bay regaining their form, the game was effectively over. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the Mavericks 129-111 .

Mavericks player statistics

Marshall 32 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists; Flagg 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists; Washington 18 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Christie 12 points, 4 rebounds; Bagley 9 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Middleton 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Polakidas 3 points, 2 rebounds.

Pelicans player statistics

Williamson 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Bay 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Murphy III 17 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists; Fells 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Matkovic 13 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Jones 10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Quinn 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Hawkins 5 points, 2 rebounds

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