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Mavs Beat Pelicans in High-Scoring Affair
Thrilling Finish Caps Off Exciting Game
Dallas Extends Winning Streak to Four Games
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-120 on Sunday night in a thrilling game that came down to the wire. The win extends the Mavericks' winning streak to four games.
Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 22 points.
The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram's 30 points. CJ McCollum added 27 points, and Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points at any point. The Pelicans led by five points with less than three minutes remaining, but the Mavericks rallied to tie the game with a three-pointer by Doncic.
The Mavericks then took the lead for good on a layup by Porzingis with 1:09 remaining. The Pelicans had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Ingram's three-point attempt bounced off the rim.
The Mavericks' win is their fourth in a row, and they now have a record of 12-11. The Pelicans have lost two of their last three games and are now 10-12.
The Mavericks will be back in action on Tuesday night when they host the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans will be back in action on Wednesday night when they host the Utah Jazz.
Conclusion: The Mavericks' win over the Pelicans was a thrilling affair that came down to the wire. Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with a triple-double, and Porzingis and Brunson also had strong performances. The Pelicans were led by Ingram, McCollum, and Valanciunas, but they ultimately fell short. The Mavericks' win extends their winning streak to four games, and they now have a record of 12-11. The Pelicans have lost two of their last three games and are now 10-12. 
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