Pelicans Maintain Dominance Over Mavericks, Claim Third Victory in Last Five Matchups
Recent Game Summary: Pelicans' Dramatic Win in Dallas
January 15, 2024
In a thrilling encounter on January 15, the New Orleans Pelicans emerged victorious over the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 125-120. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans' charge with an impressive 24 points, while CJ McCollum contributed 22 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks, despite a strong performance from Luka Dončić who scored 27 points, struggled to keep pace with the Pelicans' offensive firepower. The Pelicans shot an impressive 48.8% from the field compared to the Mavericks' 41.2%.
This victory marks the Pelicans' third win in their last five games against the Mavericks, further solidifying their recent dominance over their division rivals. The Pelicans now hold a 3-2 record against the Mavericks this season.
All-Time Head-to-Head Matchup History
The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks have faced each other a total of 109 times in the regular season, with the Mavericks holding a slight edge with 53 wins to the Pelicans' 56 wins.
However, in recent years, the Pelicans have enjoyed a surge of success against the Mavericks. In the last five seasons, the Pelicans have won seven of the 10 matchups between the two teams.
This recent shift in momentum suggests that the Pelicans have emerged as a formidable challenger to the Mavericks' dominance in the Southwest Division. As the two teams continue to compete throughout the season, it will be intriguing to see if the Pelicans can maintain their recent success and further extend their lead in the head-to-head matchup.
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