Zion Williamson scored 24 points (20 in the paint), and the New Orleans Pelicans went on a 14-3 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 119-113 for their fifth straight win.
It was tied at 103 when Derik Queen’s 2 free throws put the Pelicans ahead for good with 4:37 left. Williamson scored 10 points as they pulled away to a 117-106 lead with 1:37 left.
During clutch time, the Pelicans outscored the Mavericks 8-1.
For the Mavericks, Anthony Davis had 35 points (26 in the paint) and 17 rebounds, and Klay Thompson added 20 points with 5 3-pointers off the bench.
The Pelicans went 23 for 27 at the line to the Mavericks’ 11 for 21. The Mavericks outscored the Pelicans 28-11 on the fast break.