The Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 113-111. Things looked shaky from the get-go against a Pelicans squad that was missing a big chunk of talent with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram out with injuries. Dallas battled back from a 16-point first-half deficit to lead by seven early in the fourth, but the lead slipped away and a buzzer-beating game-winning attempt from Luka was off the mark.
3: Fourth quarter turnovers
Dallas actually won the turnover battle for the night, coughing it up just 12 times compared to New Orleans’ 14.