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.

After losing two straight contests against the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks had a great opportunity to bounce back as they were taking on the New Orlean

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.