New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 21, 2025

New Orleans arrived in Dallas having stolen a 101-99 low-scoring affair from the Mavericks just weeks prior, but this rematch painted a starkly different picture. The teams combined for 233 points—a 33-point jump from that defensive battle—with the scoring heavily skewed toward the second half. Dallas won 118-115, surviving a balanced offensive attack that saw Trey Murphy III light up for 25 points and Zion Williamson add 22.

The first quarter set an early pace at 59 combined points, and New Orleans actually grabbed the upper hand through the opening half with 34 points in Q1 alone. But Dallas tightened its grip as the game progressed. The third quarter saw both teams slow to 58 combined points—notably New Orleans' lowest output with just 22—while the Mavericks' offense hummed along at 36. That swing proved decisive. The fourth quarter erupted for 63 combined points, but Dallas had already established sufficient separation. Cooper Flagg orchestrated the Mavericks' attack with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while P.J. Washington grabbed 9 boards to anchor the glass and added 24 points. Max Christie chipped in 23. Jeremiah Fears' 21 points and 7 rebounds kept New Orleans competitive down the stretch, but Dallas's offensive depth in the decisive third quarter sealed a 3-point win that reversed the season series narrative.