Game 11: New Orleans Pelicans (5-6) vs. Dallas Mavericks (8-3) | 110-131 loss

[SleepingHero]

[KillerLeft]

Are we worried that New Orleans might’ve taken the ass whipping personally? I am, a little.

[rocky164]

Are we worried that New Orleans might’ve taken the ass whipping personally? I am, a little.

It’s very difficult when you play the same team consecutive games to win both especially during the regular season.  I think the majority of times teams split.  But I think Dallas simply has too much fire power for the Pelicans and although it might be difficult, I expect a Mavs win.

[omahen]

NO was shooting 45 % from three in the last game and still convincingly lost. I am not sure if any of the injured guys will return for them, but a lot of things would have to go wrong for Mavs to lose this one. Biggest danger is Mavs take it easy.

[ItsGoTime]

Ya, their roster is totally depleted. I expect them to have a really good first half showing and then buckle in the second half. Overconfidence is a concern though.

[SleepingHero]

Mark Followill (@MFollowill)
The Pelicans say Larry Nance Jr has a fractured right rib, that puts him out of Tuesday's game vs the Mavs & several more clearly (will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days). CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado & Trey Murphy also out. Herb Jones (out last 3) is questionable (right fibula bruise)

[Mavs2021]

Are we worried that New Orleans might’ve taken the ass whipping personally? I am, a little.

Not really. But there is always the danger of the winning team getting complacent and taking the W for granted, especially when the opponent is weakened.

Also think we caught them completely off-guard by attacking the paint so much, when they were expecting a 3pt assault to start the game.

I´m really curious to see how Zion responds. He looked awful. So many sloppy careless turnovers. Yikes.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Hopefully the Mavs partied Sunday night and recovered yesterday.

[StrandedOnBeauboisHill]

Willie Green is sick and won't be coaching for the Pels tonight.

[SleepingHero]

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report vs. Dallas Mavericks:

Herb Jones - available (right fibula contusion)
Jose Alverado - out (right ankle sprain)
C.J. McCollum - out (right lung small pneumothorax)
Trey Murphy III - out (left knee partial meniscectomy)
Larry Nance Jr. - out (right rib fracture)
E.J. Lidell - out (G League assignment)


Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs. New Orleans Pelicans:

Maxi Kleber - out (right small toe dislocation)
A.J. Lawson - out (G League - two-way)
Dexter Dennis - out (G League - two-way)
Greg Brown III - out (G League - two-way)

[youzigizag]

Lets take a look at Herb Jones defense tonight.

[KillerLeft]

Lets take a look at Herb Jones defense tonight.

Good idea. Let’s.

[Mavs2021]

Kyrie´s shots appear a bit short. Maybe a night for some extra minutes for Hardy or Curry.

[Mavs2021]

This feels like a loss. Luka also not there. Time for the bench to win the game.

[ThisIStheYear]

Jeez. Luka playing the worst quarter of his career. He needs to sit for a long time and clear his head.

[IamDougieFresh]

Terrorism.

[Chicagojk]

Luka wtf? Give him a breather and hope he gets into the game.

[KillerLeft]

Luka is playing BADLY, so far. If not for THJ, this would be ugly.

[Mavs2021]

This is a game for Josh Green to ball. If he wants any chance to earn more than 14M/year on his next contract, he needs to recognize that tonight he has to step up offensively. Only thing that looked more tired than Kyrie´s legs was Luka´s brain.

I also have a feeling that IST-home court for the Mavs won´t be ready for the next game either, if this is the impact the court has on Luka.

[KillerLeft]

Kyrie and Powell are developing good chemistry.