Pelicans Break Five-Game Losing Streak with 131-110 Victory Over Mavericks

Ingram and Hawkins Each Score 25 Points in Absence of Head Coach Willie Green

Brandon Ingram and rookie Jordan Hawkins led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 131-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, each scoring 25 points.
The win ended a five-game losing streak for the Pelicans, who played without head coach Willie Green due to a non-COVID illness.
Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones contributed 19 points each, while Naji Marshall had 16 and Dyson Daniels 10, resulting in a season-high point total for the Pelicans.
Luka Doncic, who was not in his usual form, scored 16 points for the Mavericks, while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kyrie Irving scored 17 each.
The game was part of the West Group B play-in tournament, with the Pelicans now at 1-1 and the Mavericks at 1-2.