Dejounte Murray scores 30 points as the Pelicans outlast the injury-depleted Mavericks 119-116

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-116.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-116. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


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NEW ORLEANS — Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III had a disputed block of Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 119-116. Murphy had 24 points and 10 rebounds. But video replays made his block look like a goaltend, with the ball grazing the glass just before Murphy touched it. Dallas had no timeouts and couldn't challenge. Javonte Green added 13 points for New Orleans. Daniel Gafford scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-13 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds for Dallas. The Mavs played without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as well as usual starting center Dereck Lively. The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson.

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