But this was one of those eyebrow-raising moments that gives even more credence to the belief that referees should be fined for missed calls or poor judgment. New Orleans had the ball with around 15 seconds on the clock and a one-point lead.

Trey Murphy III has had a breakout season as he has emerged as a key piece of the future for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 in the NBA on Wednesday

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III blocked Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 119-116.

Pelicans Top Performers Dejounte Murray – 30 points (season-high), 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 3PM Trey Murphy III – 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists Mavericks Top Performers Daniel Gafford – 27 points (career-high),

Dallas Mavericks' Jaden Hardy celebrates with head coach Jason Kidd after a three-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9 ...

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 on Wednesday night.