"NEW ORLEANS -- Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Pelicans' season-long winning streak to five games. The Pelicans, who started the season 3-22, have posted their longest winning streak since 2022. New Orleans erased an 87-79 deficit after three quarters with a 38-19 run in the first 10:24 of the final quarter."
"With New Orleans leading 105-103, Williamson scored on five of the Pelican's next six possessions, four of them on strong drives to the basket from the right side, to put the Pelicans up 117-106 with 1:37 left. The Mavericks were led by Anthony Davis' season-high 35 points. They scored seven straight points to cut the New Orleans lead to 117-113 with 18.1 seconds left, but Trey Murphy III iced the game for the Pelicans with two free throws with 10.4 seconds remaining."
Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including a stretch of 10 consecutive points in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, and the Pelicans beat the Mavericks 119-113. New Orleans overcame an 87-79 deficit after three quarters with a 38-19 run in the first 10:24 of the final quarter. Williamson converted on five of New Orleans' next six possessions to push the lead to 117-106 with 1:37 remaining. Derik Queen had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Saddiq Bey added 19 points. Anthony Davis scored a season-high 35 points and had a first-half double-double, while Trey Murphy III iced the game with late free throws.
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