CJ McCollum swished a three-pointer from the left sideline to become New Orleans’ all-time career leader in made treys, with 629, surpassing Jrue Holiday.
The Dallas Mavericks narrowly emerged victorious on Wednesday, earning a 137-136 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the way for Dallas, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III helped the Pelicans keep the game competitive.
Willie Green believes this is the best time to see just how much Trey Murphy III's improved ballhandling can help the Pelicans offense.
McCollum entered the record books, hitting a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to break the franchise record for 3-pointers made. It was the 629th 3-pointer since McCollum arrived in New Orleans three years ago. He passed Jrue Holiday, who made 628 in his seven seasons in New Orleans.
The Pelicans fell to the Hornets in blow out fashion on Saturday night, but Zion Williamson was happy to return to action.
NBA insider believes Mavericks could trade first-round pick before deadline Zion Williamson and Klay Thompson each got off to solid starts for their respective teams, as the Pelicans and Mavericks traded buckets early on.
Pelicans rookie Yves Missi said that he is honored to be selected to the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.
The Dallas Mavericks were on the wrong end of a bad call in their last trip to the Big Easy exactly two weeks ago.
Stephen Curry bounced back from a four-point first half with five second-half 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors rallied to overcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 52 points and stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum moved to 1st in 3PM in Pelican’s franchise history with a buzzer beater 3 to end the game, passing Jrue Holiday with 629 3 pointers. Top Performers – Dallas Kyrie Irving – 25 points, 9 rebounds,
P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.