In today's NBA regular season game, the Mavericks suffered a narrow 99-101 home loss to the Pelicans.

The Mavericks dug themselves a 10-point hole in the opening quarter and spent the rest of the game playing catch-up. Trailing by eight points in the fourth quarter, Dallas managed to shut down the Pelicans' offense, but Cooper Flagg's last-second shot missed, denying the Mavericks a chance to force overtime.

Cooper Flagg played 35 minutes, going 8-for-19 for 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. PJ Washington contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Klay Thompson came off the bench to score 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting.

For the Pelicans, Saddiq Bey shot 9-of-14 for an efficient 22 points and 9 rebounds. Herbert Jones added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Trey Murphy contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.