The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tight home loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday with a final score of 137-136. Trey Murphy III led the way for New Orleans with 32 points, as Murphy, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum each scored 23+ in a losing effort.

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.

CJ McCollum swished a three-pointer from the left sideline to become New Orleans’ all-time career leader in made treys, with 629, surpassing Jrue Holiday.

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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.

After defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in a 137-136 thriller, a game in which both sides seemed allergic to defense, Dallas continues its road trip on Friday when they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons.

The Celtics will take one step closer to full health on Friday night for the start of their road trip against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team announced Al Horford has been upgraded to probable after missing the past two games with a left big toe sprain.

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