While there were only six ties and four lead changes in total, this game was close with neither team leading by more than 11 points. The Pelicans offense was very efficient, as they shot 53 percent from the field. Transition defense was important for New Orleans as well, as they held the Mavericks to no fastbreak points, while scoring seven of their own. The Pelicans dominated the boards, winning the rebounding battle, 41 - 32. Deron Williams was Dallas' best player, as he tallied 24 points and nine assists in the defeat. Seth Curry was the Mavericks only bench player in double figures, as he totaled 16 points and seven assists. Anthony Davis was the player of the game, as he accumulated 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in the win. Langston Galloway and E'Twaun Moore were huge off the bench, combining for 33 points on 13 - of - 18 shooting.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 24 Percentage of field goals ,has 32 Points in 3rd quarter ."
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