- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks (11-17) are set to visit the Smoothie King Center to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (6-22).
The Mavericks recently secured a narrow victory against the Pistons, finishing 116-114. During that game, Dallas racked up 21 fouls compared to Detroit’s 27. The Mavericks struggled from three-point range, making only 6 out of 33 attempts. Meanwhile, the Pistons converted 14 out of 20 free throws, shooting at 70.0%. Detroit also dominated the boards, collecting 62 rebounds (26 offensive, 36 defensive) and recording 15 blocks. They registered 26 assists and 11 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed Detroit to shoot 38.5% from the field (47 of 122), achieved 22 assists, and forced 12 turnovers along with 4 steals. The Mavericks collected a total of 51 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and shot well from the free throw line, hitting 31 out of 36 (86.1%). Overall, Dallas finished with a 44.9% shooting percentage (40 of 89) and made 5 of their 27 three-point attempts.
Cooper Flagg played a pivotal role in the recent matchup, scoring 23 points on 8 of 20 shooting. He logged 40 minutes on the court, pulled down 10 rebounds, and provided 4 assists, shooting at 40.0% from the field.
The Mavericks enter this contest with an overall record of 11-17. They average 15.5 turnovers and commit approximately 20.8 personal fouls per game. As a team, they secure 44.4 rebounds on average and have tallied 698 assists this season, ranking 17th in the league. Dallas shoots 33.6% from three-point range (317 of 943) and 75.7% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average stands at 113.0 points per game, placing them 25th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 46.0%.
Defensively, the Mavericks force 14.1 turnovers while committing 22.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 17th in points allowed per game (116.7). Dallas surrenders a field goal percentage of 46.0% (1,200 of 2,611) and averages 48.0 rebounds conceded per game. They rank 18th in assists allowed, with a total of 724 assists given up this season.
In their last outing, the Pelicans triumphed with a final score of 133-128 over the Rockets. New Orleans allowed Houston to grab a total of 58 rebounds (25 offensive). The Pelicans managed a 31.3% three-point shooting percentage, scoring 10 of 32 attempts, and shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, hitting 18 out of 27 attempts. Defensively, they permitted Houston to shoot 50 out of 107 attempts (46.7%). At the end of the game, the Pelicans finished with a shooting percentage of 50.5% (49 of 97) from the field, including 40.7% from three-point range (11 of 27). They converted 24 of their 28 free-throw attempts (85.7%). The Rockets committed 21 fouls, granting the Pelicans numerous trips to the line. New Orleans also recorded 28 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards for a total of 41 rebounds in the game.
Saddiq Bey was a standout performer for the Pelicans, finishing with 29 points on 11 of 18 shooting (61.1%) and adding 9 rebounds and 1 assist in 34 minutes of play.
The Pelicans currently hold a record of 6-22 this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.3% from the field, ranking them 19th in the league. New Orleans has amassed a total of 3,216 points this season (114.9 points per game), alongside an average of 42.9 rebounds per game. They average 24.8 assists per game (27th in the league) and commit 14.5 turnovers per game, with an average of 20.6 personal fouls. At the charity stripe, the Pelicans shoot 78.7%.
Defensively, the Pelicans allow 36.1% from three-point range (422 of 1,168) and opponents make 80.7% of their free-throw attempts. They concede 28.9 assists and 45.0 rebounds per game, ranking 27th and 20th in the league, respectively. New Orleans is 28th in points allowed, giving up 123.0 per game, while forcing 15.5 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 49.1% from the field (28th in the league).
Who do you think will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Choose Dallas
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