Murphy’s block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup attempt with four seconds left sealed the Pelicans' 119-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center. The Mavericks embarrassed the Pelicans back in November, handing Willie Green’s team its worst loss of the season.

The Dallas Mavericks lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday night to the last-place team in the NBA’s Western Conference New Orleans Pelicans 119-116. The nature of the defeat is what drew attention, however.

Pelicans rally from late deficit behind Dejounte Murray clutch baskets, Trey Murray game-saving block of layup in final seconds. New Orleans beats Dallas 119-116 in opener of

As New Orleans TV analyst Antonio Daniels put it early in the fourth quarter of a nip-and-tuck game against the defending NBA champions, “When Pelicans fans were so excited about this team to start the season,

With four second remaining, Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie attempted a layup that was blocked by Pelicans wing Trey Murphy. Dinwiddie’s layup clearly hit the backboard before