Dejounte Murray Scores 30 Points as the Pelicans Outlast the Injury-Depleted Mavericks 119–116

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts after making a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-116. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo

NEW ORLEANS—Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III blocked Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 119–116 on Wednesday night.

Murphy had 24 points and 10 rebounds, capped by game-sealing free throws with 2 seconds remaining, and Javonte Green added 13 points to help New Orleans (10–32) take its third victory in four games after winning just five of its first 34 contests.