Skip to content
Keel Stats

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview and player stats (Jan 22, 2027)

Regular season8:00 PM

Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks
New Orleans Pelicans

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

Head to head: Mavericks vs Pelicans, series and next game

Follow this game live on your lock screen — in the app

Matchup preview

This season before the game

Matchup odds

No moneylines yet.

Who wins?

DAL

Season leaders, per game

NOP
The teams side by side: Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans compared, with league ranks
DALStatNOP
7–5Record4–9
Offense
1.0(better), 16th in the leagueNet rating25th in the league, -8.7
111.1(better), 17th in the leagueOffensive rating18th in the league, 110.5
101.9, 8th in the leaguePace4th in the league, 102.9
53.8(better), 14th in the leagueeFG%21st in the league, 52.1
13.7(better), 19th in the leagueTOV%20th in the league, 13.8
29.4(better), 7th in the leagueOREB%24th in the league, 24.5
0.259, 24th in the leagueFT rate1st in the league, 0.372(better)
Defense
110.1(better), 11th in the leagueDefensive rating29th in the league, 119.2
53.1(better), 15th in the leagueOpp. eFG%28th in the league, 57.2
13.0(better), 12th in the leagueOpp. TOV%15th in the league, 12.9
72.1, 20th in the leagueDREB%17th in the league, 72.5(better)
0.275(better), 15th in the leagueOpp. FT rate27th in the league, 0.345

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Dallas Mavericks

  • Dereck Lively IIOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Foot Surgery (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Lively (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Lively is still working his way back from foot surgery. He's reportedly trending favorably, though he should continue to be classified as week-to-week, at least until the team provides an update. While Lively remains on the shelf, Daniel Gafford is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with Morez Johnson (shin), Santi Aldama and Moussa Cisse all in line to spend time at the five when needed.

  • Morez JohnsonProbable· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Shin / Tibia Contusion (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Johnson (left shin contusion) is listed as probable for Saturday against Cleveland. Johnson appears to be trending toward availability after recently missing one game due to the shin injury. The rookie has averaged 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game this season, limiting his appeal to deeper fantasy formats.

  • Max ChristieDoubtful· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Sprain (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Christie (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers Christie was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to a left ankle sprain, but it now appears likely that he'll miss the front end of his back-to-back set. Zaccharie Risacher and Naji Marshall stand to benefit from extra playing time if Christie sits.

  • Caleb MartinAvailableReport updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Thumb Splint (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE).

  • Sergio De LarreaOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Knee Sprain (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): De Larrea (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Minnesota. De Larrea hasn't played since Oct. 26 due to a right knee sprain, but he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. Still, he can be considered week-to-week until Dallas provides an update on his progress.

  • Tarik BiberovicOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Heel Bursitis (2026-11-14, DAL@CLE). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Biberovic (heel) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Biberovic remains plagued by right heel bursitis. The rookie forward carries no timetable for his season debut.

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Murphy (knees) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets. Murphy will miss a fourth straight game as he continues to battle bilateral patellar tendinopathy. His next opportunity to return to the court will come Monday against the Warriors. Saddiq Bey should continue to work in an elevated role in the meantime.

  • Dejounte MurrayOut· back Nov 20Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Sprain (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Murray (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Memphis. This was the expectation after the star guard requested a trade from the Pelicans earlier Friday. Given his standing with the club, Murray can be tentatively considered doubtful for future contests while New Orleans tries to find him another home.

  • Yves MissiProbable· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Missi (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets. A bone bruise in Missi's left knee has kept him on the sidelines since Oct. 23, though he appears likely to end his 11-game stretch of absences Saturday.

  • Bryce McGowensOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Elbow Infection (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): McGowens (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets. McGowens will miss his second game in as many days while continuing to deal with a left elbow infection. He'll have another chance to return to action Monday against the Warriors.

  • Julian ReeseQuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP).

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Watford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver. Watford will miss a fourth consecutive game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain, and it remains unknown how far away he is from returning.

  • Jaron Pierre Jr.ProbableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP).

  • Malik DiaQuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DEN@NOP).

Key players · DAL: Dallas Mavericks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Cooper Flagg33.524.66.96.5
P.J. Washington32.214.37.31.1
Kyrie Irving30.121.63.24.3
Naji Marshall24.611.32.84.4
Zaccharie Risacher24.28.35.01.5
Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Zion Williamson32.821.85.32.8
Dejounte Murray31.413.44.64.4
Jeremiah Fears29.215.54.55.1
Saddiq Bey27.516.53.92.2

Last five games

Dallas Mavericks: Dallas Mavericks: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 12 @ MINLost 94–133+5.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Nov 9 vs INDWon 125–122−4.5, did not cover227.5, went over
Nov 8 vs BKNWon 130–93−7.5, covered223.5, went under
Nov 6 vs UTAWon 112–100−6.5, covered226.5, went under
Nov 4 @ SASLost 111–112+12.5, covered227.5, went under
New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 13 vs MEMLost 111–142+3.5, did not cover235.5, went over
Nov 11 vs BKNLost 111–145−2.5, did not cover228.5, went over
Nov 9 @ GSWLost 87–138+11.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 8 @ LACLost 123–139−1.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Nov 6 vs MINLost 109–115+3.5, did not cover230.5, went under

Standings

Full standings
Western Conference
Team
8OKC85.61535-5
9DEN64.6003.56-4
10DAL75.5833.56-4
11PHX56.45555-5
12NOP49.30874-6
13LAC38.27372-8
14SAC111.0839.51-9

14 more injury costs and matchups — with Pro

Pro

What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro

See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

DAL 0, NOP 0
  1. Jan 4Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans
  2. Jan 22 · this gameDallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans
  3. Mar 13New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks
  4. Mar 26New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks

Before and after

Dallas Mavericks
New Orleans Pelicans

This week’s games

NBA schedule: every team