Mavericks vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Dallas Mavericks (34-24) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (35-35) at Smoothie King Center Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday February 17, 2022 Dallas Mavericks 0, New Orleans Pelicans 0 (8:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Andrew Lopez …

The Dallas Mavericks (34-24) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (35-35) at Smoothie King Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday February 17, 2022

Dallas Mavericks 0, New Orleans Pelicans 0 (8:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
In the last two seasons, Devonte Graham has played 21 games off the bench. In those contests:
– 15.8 points per game
– 5.8 assists per game
– 41.9% from 3-pt range – 7:46 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/fCWVKeEV9z7:44 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
I think the Pelicans are going to win tonight and I have discernible reason for believing so.
Pels ML +130 – 7:43 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple on the court: -310
Pelicans w/ Garrett Temple off the court: +128
It’s pretty wild to see how large the gap is between those two numbers. – 7:39 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Underway w/ the last night of Mavs coverage before the All-Star break. Mavs Live now with @TheRicRenner and @bdameris on BSSW. Mavs at Pelicans game broadcast at 7p. Tonight is the 59th game before the All-Star break, most ever for the Mavs. Record of 34-24 going into the game. – 7:34 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
NO starters: Ingram, Hayes, Valenciunas, Jones, McCollum,
7:10 tip @theeagledallas7:31 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Getting hype for game night 🦾🦾
Make sure to download the Pelicans mobile app presented by @Verizon to keep up with everything Pels. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/PL25OnoLSk7:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
First five on the court tonight against Dallas.
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/npGGc1Omu17:27 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The #Mavs play in New Orleans tonight at 7. It’s the Mavs’ final game before the All-Star break. – 7:27 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Willie Green is shifting Devonte’ Graham to the bench in favor of Jaxson Hayes ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Mavericks. It’s the correct move. Have a look at DG’s monthly true shooting percentages.
OCT – 53.0%
NOV – 50.9%
DEC – 54.5%
JAN – 51.3%
FEB – 36.0% – 7:19 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Do it big (before the All-Star break). Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:16 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans are starting Jaxson Hayes tonight. Devonte Graham slides to the bench.
Graham is averaging 24.9 minutes in his last four games. I’d expect him around that tonight. – 7:15 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Devonte’ Graham goes to the bench. – 7:15 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Whose kicks? 👀 – 7:08 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
It’s a special one hour episode of The Jump tonight on @ESPNAusNZ 🔥
Hear from Richard Jefferson in Cleveland for All-Star weekend, Illawarra head coach Brian Goorjian and Dallas Maverick Josh Green, along with the usual crew of @Nat_Edwards, @AndrewGaze10 and @LanardCopeland! pic.twitter.com/StyAMQ2RI86:59 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Reggie Bullock (hip), Trey Burke (shoulder) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) are all out tonight vs. #Pelicans, according to Jason Kidd. They all had been listed as questionable by Dallas. Already ruled out for Mavericks were Marquese Chriss, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Theo Pinson – 6:37 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green on Mavericks pre- and post-trade deadline: “They were (already) trending in the right direction defensively, but they added more shooting, another dynamic ballhandler who can create his own shot with (Spencer) Dinwiddie, and a bunch of other guys who can play.” – 6:32 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
A chance to win $200 to the Pelicans team store?? Yes please!
Make sure to head to the Pelicans mobile app to play the Courtside Challenge presented by @seatgeek for your chance to win. https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/ifYj6TYDCx6:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green before the Pelicans take on the Mavericks
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…6:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🚨 MFFLs – TONIGHT ONLY 🚨
Purchase a ticket to the MONDAY, MARCH 7TH GAME VS. UTAH and you’ll receive a second ticket of equal value courtesy of @BallySportsSW! 
Go to https://t.co/NpRk56h1vJ from NOW until 11:59PM CT! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HqdtQASZwB6:00 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @Rob Mahoney on the “national disgrace” Knicks, Cam Thomas and the Nets, Anfernee Simons, Pelicans, the Mavs direction, Jokic, DeRozan leading the Bulls, and the MVP race. Such a fun convo. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ut5oX…5:38 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🎶 Go little r̶o̶c̶k̶s̶t̶a̶r̶ All-Star 🎶 #TBT
@chime | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/coxwbstLE94:03 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Finally made it for the first time to Jacques-Imo’s in New Orleans last night for some outstanding blackened redfish. A fantastic spot that lived up to the hype. Was in the mood for a banh mi for lunch and found an awesome one at Magasin Kitchen in the Warehouse District. pic.twitter.com/zRNKP18KU53:45 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Odds for the 3-Point Contest, via @betonline_ag:
VanVleet – 4/1
Mills – 17/4
Trae – 17/4
Kennard – 11/2
Bane – 6/1
LaVine – 15/2
McCollum – 10/1
KAT – 14/1
Who you got?? – 3:24 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Odds have surfaced for the NBA All-Star Game MVP, via @betonline_ag:
Giannis – 4/1
LeBron – 5/1
Embiid – 6/1
Morant – 7/1
Steph – 8/1
Luka – 12/1 – 3:20 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Catching up with CJ at this morning’s shootaround: discussing his upcoming #NBAAllStar experience and break
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/XyH0lYl8J12:02 PM