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Borrego Ball arrives in Pelicans loss to Mavericks

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Despite a 118–116 loss, James Borrego’s fast-paced, unselfish system began to take shape for the Pelicans.

Nov 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego looks on during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves back on the wrong side of the scoreboard, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 118–115 in a hard-fought battle. Despite the loss, tonight was the first night that "Borrego Ball" was in full effect.