Preview: Mavericks play Pelicans in first of five-game road trip

Dallas would like to make up for their loss in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago.
Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) celebrates a dunk next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) celebrates a dunk next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks are starting a five-game road trip on Wednesday night, heading to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. Dallas lost on a controversial missed goaltend when they were in New Orleans two weeks ago and would love to make up for that loss.

The Mavericks most recently smoked the Washington Wizards on Monday, leading by at least 20 points for the final 39 minutes of the game. Klay Thompson came out firing, and the team never looked back. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Daniel Gafford continued their recent high level of play, and it looks like some Mavs could be returning soon.

When the Pelicans beat Dallas two weeks ago, it was part of a four-game winning streak that looked like the team could be turning a corner as they started getting healthier. Since that winning streak, they've dropped three straight games to the Grizzlies, Hornets, and Raptors, losing by a combined 53 points (Charlotte beat them by 31!!!). Dejounte Murray should be back for this game after missing that game against Charlotte, and he had a big performance against the Mavericks in the last matchup. Zion Williamson will also be in this game after not playing in that matchup two weeks ago.

Here's everything you need to know to watch Wednesday's Southwestern Division matchup.

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How to Watch: Mavericks vs. Pelicans

Spencer Dinwiddie vs Pelicans
Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) reacts after getting fouled by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins, second left, and drawing 3 foul shots for an attempted three point basket during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29th, 7 p.m. CST

Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Team Records: Mavericks 25-22, Pelicans 12-35

TV/Streaming: NBA League Pass, KFAA/WFAA, MavsTV, GCSEN

Spread (via FanDuel): Mavericks -2

Over/Under: 231.5

Moneyline: Mavericks -126, Pelicans +108

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Austin Veazey joined NoleGameday as the Lead Basketball Writer in 2019, while contributing as a football writer, and started as editor for MavericksGameday in 2024. Veazey was a Florida State Men’s Basketball Manager from 2016-2019. Follow Austin on Twitter at @EasyVeazeyNG