Entering the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans were in position to pick up their first win of the season. Then Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to an 8-8 start to the fourth and the Pelicans found themselves unable to recover and ultimately they fell 107-98.
Anthony Davis finished with 25 points, six rebounds and four assists to lead New Orleans while Eric Gordon added 21 points, five rebounds and four assists and Ryan Anderson contributed 21 points and nine rebounds as well.