The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-22) are slated to play on Monday at Smoothie King Center, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET. When these squads hit the hardwood, Cooper Flagg and Derik Queen are two players to watch.
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Game day: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 47.9 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.0 | 24 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5% | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.9% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.1 | 22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 20 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 9 |
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Top Players
Mavericks
- Flagg contributes 18.8 points per game while adding 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Mavericks.
- Brandon Williams contributes with 10.8 points, 4.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game, and P.J. Washington adds 16.0 points, 2.1 assists and 7.9 rebounds per matchup.
- Klay Thompson is the top active three-point shooter for the Mavericks, connecting on 2.7 per game.
- Flagg records 1.3 steals per game. Washington collects 1.3 blocks an outing.
Pelicans
- Queen holds a top spot on the Pelicans rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 13.0 points a contest with 6.7 rebounds per game and 4.0 assists per game.
- Trey Murphy III's per-game averages this season are 21.2 points, 3.5 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
- Murphy hits 2.6 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Murphy (1.6 steals per game) and Queen (0.8 blocks per game).
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Max Christie: Out (Illness),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Rockets | W 122-109 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Nets | W 119-111 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Jazz | L 140-133 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pistons | W 116-114 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | L 121-114 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Spurs | L 135-132 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Trail Blazers | W 143-120 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Bulls | W 114-104 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Rockets | W 133-128 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Pacers | W 128-109 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
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