Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA

Mavericks

23-46

111-129

Final

Pelicans

23-46

Smoothie King Center

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

DAL leadsBiggest lead DAL 10, NO 19

NO leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DAL	26	28	32	25	111
NO	32	35	36	26	129

Who won: Pelicans 129-111

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans win the series 3-1. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in points (27). Naji Marshall led the Mavericks in points (32).

Win probability

100%NO final

DALNO

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 6.8
Tyler Smith defensive rebound
Q4 8.8
Micah Peavy misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 8.8
Pelicans offensive team rebound
Q4 8.8
Micah Peavy misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 8.8
AJ Johnson shooting foul
Q4 8.8
Micah Peavy offensive rebound
Q4 8.8
Micah Peavy misses running dunk
Q4 13.1
Jordan Hawkins defensive rebound
Q4 16.4
Ryan Nembhard misses 23-foot three point jumper
Q4 22.3
Dwight Powell offensive rebound
Q4 26.0
Tyler Smith misses 23-foot three point jumper
Q4 37.6
+1
Jordan Hawkins makes free throw 2 of 2
DAL 111 - 129 NO
Q4 37.6
+1
Jordan Hawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
DAL 111 - 128 NO
Q4 37.6
John Poulakidas shooting foul
Q4 49.6
Jordan Hawkins offensive rebound
Q4 49.6
Jeremiah Fears misses 24-foot three point pullup jump shot
Q4 54.7
+2
AJ Johnson makes 2-foot layup (Ryan Nembhard assists)
DAL 111 - 127 NO
Q4 55.6
Ryan Nembhard defensive rebound
Q4 59.9
AJ Johnson blocks Derik Queen 's 15-foot pullup jump shot
Q4 1:12
Karlo Matkovic defensive rebound
Q4 1:15
Ryan Nembhard misses 15-foot fade away jump shot
THREEQ4 1:23
Running pullup jump shot, 25 ft
Jordan Hawkins
Jordan Hawkins makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot (Micah Peavy assists)
DAL 109 - 127 NO
Q4 1:23
Micah Peavy defensive rebound