NBA trade deadline approaching, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads. They were once considered a team with one of the brightest outlooks in the league. Now, however, they face a reality steeped in mediocrity and unfulfilled potential.

"Third-year guard Jaden Hardy was a major bright spot for the ... in action tonight as they take on the division rival New Orleans Pelicans. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT from inside the ...

But this was one of those eyebrow-raising moments that gives even more credence to the belief that referees should be fined for missed calls or poor judgment. New Orleans had the ball with around 15 seconds on the clock and a one-point lead.

Dejounte Murray lit the Mavericks up for 30 points, and Trey Murphy III wasn't far behind with 24. Neither was entirely efficient from the floor, but they made enough shots to sink the Mavs. Dallas' starters just weren't good enough, which is where we'll start our three takeaways.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 on Wednesday night.

NEW ORLEANS (AP ... (right ankle). The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (left hamstring), who was rested after playing Tuesday night in Chicago. Jaden Hardy scored 21 points and ...

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Dallas Mavericks played the second game of back-to-back games against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night. The Mavericks lost to the Pelicans 119-116.

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 in the NBA on Wednesday

The New Orleans Pelicans' aging star guard recently joined a legendary club after his incredible performance in Monday's win over the Utah Jazz.

The New Orleans Pelicans relied on their veteran guards in a franchise-record-setting game against the Utah Jazz.