Mavericks Drop Preseason Opener to Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks faced a setback in their preseason home opener on Wednesday night, losing to the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 101-97.

Key players such as Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, first-round draft pick Morez Johnson Jr., and Daniel Gafford were not on the court for this match. Meanwhile, veterans PJ Washington and Naji Marshall contributed a modest total of 8 points, each playing under 20 minutes. With a current preseason record of 1-2, the Mavericks are scheduled to compete against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, followed by their regular season opener in Houston on October 21. Rookie Sergio de Larrea made a noteworthy impact, recording 10 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in 30 minutes of play.