With 83 combined points in the fourth quarter alone, the high-scoring affair ended in Dallas' favor after they scored 80 and shot 66% from the field in the second half, much in part due to the efficiency of these two frontcourt players,

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.

The Mavericks came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

McCollum entered the record books, hitting a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to break the franchise record for 3-pointers made. It was the 629th 3-pointer since McCollum arrived in New Orleans three years ago. He passed Jrue Holiday, who made 628 in his seven seasons in New Orleans.

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It’s Wednesday, January 29, and the Dallas Mavericks (25-22) and the New Orleans Pelicans (12-35) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics have been inconsistent recently, but their veteran center has been on a roll.

The reigning rookie of the year is an NBA All-Star for the first time, with the 21-year-old from France one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the midseason exhibition that will take place Feb. 16 at the home of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green believes the offensive performance his team had against the Mavericks will help them against the Celtics.