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.

When is Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans? Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. This game takes place at Smoothie King Cent

Pelicans rookie Yves Missi said that he is honored to be selected to the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.

New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham saw something special in Yves Missi the moment he laid eyes on him back in October of 2023 at Baylor University.

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht will head to his first All-Star weekend after being selected for the Rising Stars game, which will be played on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.

That shooting performance put Daniel Gafford in the Mavericks' record books for the most games in team history without missing a shot (minimum of nine shots attempted). He also joined Lively and DeAndre Jordan as the only players in franchise history to have 20 points and 10 rebounds on perfect shooting, according to the Mavericks PR team.

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.