New Orleans Pelicans beat Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in preseason behind defense
The gist
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game in Dallas.
Improved defense is the team's stated key after two poor seasons.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026The Pelicans waive Caleb Houstan.
- Oct 14, 2026The Pelicans beat the Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game in Dallas; Dallas shot 35 percent from the field and 20 percent on three-pointers (10 of 49).
- Oct 14, 2026The team introduces Wednesday Night Hoops, a weekly platform built around its 17 regular-season Wednesday games during the 2026-27 season.