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James Borrego postgame locker room speech after win vs. Dallas Mavericks

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Zion Williamson on closing win in 4th quarter | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame Interview 12/22/25

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Derik Queen on getting stops down the stretch | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame Interview 12/22/25

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James Borrego recaps 5th straight win | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame Interview 12/22/25

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Zion Williamson On-Court Postgame Interview | Pelicans vs. Mavericks 12/22/2025

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Derik Queen Highlights vs. Mavericks 12/22/25

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Zion Williamson Highlights vs. Mavericks 12/22/25

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Pelicans' depth shines in late rally against Dallas to win fifth straight The New Orleans Pelicans’ four-game win streak was tested against the Dallas Mavericks, but a late-game surge kept it alive.

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Derik Queen - Double-double vs. Dallas Queen posted 19 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during the Pelicans' 119-113 win over the Mavericks on Monday.

Impact It was another strong outing for the rookie center, who has now logged a double-double in three consecutive games. Queen has been a permanent member of the Pelicans' starting lineup since Nov. 16, and his strong play as of late should keep him in a starting role even when Zion Williamson is given the green light to upgrade from his bench role. As a starter, Queen is averaging 14.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 28.5 minutes per game.

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Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas...

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LIVE: Mavericks vs. Pelicans Postgame Interviews 12/22/2025

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Zion Williamson - Efficient in reserve role Monday Williamson registered 24 points (10-14 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during the Pelicans' 119-113 win over the Mavericks on Monday.

Impact Williamson scored 10 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Pelicans overcome an 11-point deficit to capture their fifth-straight victory. He has come off the bench in each of his last four outings since returning from a six-game absence due to an adductor strain, but since returning he has averaged 20.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 24.2 minutes per game while connecting on 56.9 percent from the field. The Pelicans play the second leg of their back-to-back set Tuesday on the road against the Cavaliers, so it remains to be seen whether New Orleans will sit Williamson for injury management purposes.

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Jeremiah Fears sneaks up behind Anthony Davis for steal #pelicans #mavericks #highlights

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Herbert Jones - Won't return Monday Jones won't return to Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a sprained right ankle, per the broadcast.

Impact The 27-year-old forward stepped on Derik Queen's foot and limped to the locker room in the third quarter. Jones will finish with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes. He can be considered highly questionable for the second leg of New Orleans' back-to-back set Tuesday against Cleveland.

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Zion Williamson finds Karlo Matkovic for alley-oop from DEEP #pelicans #mavericks #highlights

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Herbert Jones - Exits to locker room vs. Dallas Jones sustained an apparent right ankle injury and exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Mavericks, per the broadcast.

Impact Jones stepped on Derik Queen's foot and turned his ankle before limping to the locker room. If Jones is unable to return, Saddiq Bey, Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.

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Saddiq Bey spins his way to the rack #pelicans #mavericks #highlights

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LIVE: Mavericks vs. Pelicans Pregame w/ James Borrego 12/22/2025

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Pelicans Shootaround 👀 Mavs Tonight #nba #shorts

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Former 76ers starter is falling apart with no hope of recovery Talk about a wild regression.

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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey success creates a tough trade dilemma The Pelicans have won four straight games, and Saddiq Bey has been a massive reason for that, raising questions about his future with the te...

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76ers are the Giannis trade option no NBA team wants to compete with If only the stars could align for the 76ers.

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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions The Dallas Mavericks face the New Orleans Pelicans Monday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Opening tip is set for 8 p.m. E...

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Herbert Jones - Available to play Jones (head) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Jones took a shot to the face during Saturday's win over the Pacers which ended his night early. That resulted in a migraine, but he has since been able to clear his questionable tag. He's unlikely to face any restrictions against Dallas.

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Former Celtics draft pick is falling apart with no signs of recovery Juhann Begarin, who the Boston Celtics drafted in 2021, hasn't been playing very well in recent years.

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