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Mavericks Bench Klay Thompson, Start D’Angelo Russell, Still Fall to Pelicans 101-99

Dallas’ lineup shakeup to add D’Angelo Russell at point guard left the league’s worst offense unchanged.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball down court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on November 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
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Overview

  • Dallas dropped to 2-6 with a third straight loss as New Orleans completed a back-to-back sweep in a 101-99 road win.
  • Top pick Cooper Flagg had 20 points and nine rebounds but missed a late tying attempt and later said this is the most losing he has experienced.
  • Turnovers and the glass told the story for Dallas with 15 giveaways, including seven in the fourth quarter, and a 56-44 rebounding deficit.
  • Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time in Dallas, scoring 11, while new starter D’Angelo Russell shot 3-of-10 with three assists as Flagg moved off primary ball-handling.
  • Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 22 points and nine boards as they won without Zion Williamson, while the Mavericks again lacked Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II.