Mavericks Edge Pelicans in High-Scoring Thriller

Dallas secures a 137-136 victory over New Orleans with standout performances from P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.

P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and four crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, securing his 12th double-double of the season.
Daniel Gafford contributed 22 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from the field.
Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists, while Klay Thompson scored 20 points, making six 3-pointers for Dallas.
The Pelicans' Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points, with Zion Williamson adding 29 points and seven assists in the team's fourth consecutive loss.
CJ McCollum's buzzer-beater 3-pointer brought New Orleans within one point and earned him the franchise record for most career 3-pointers with 629.