CJ McCollum would much rather have written this chapter of the New Orleans Pelicans' record book in a victory.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tight home loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday with a final score of 137-136. Trey Murphy III led the way for New Orleans with 32 points, as Murphy, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum each scored 23+ in a losing effort.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136.

Tonight, the Mavericks travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a road game and their second-straight against a team with a bottom-five record in the NB

McCollum entered the record books, hitting a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to break the franchise record for 3-pointers made. It was the 629th 3-pointer since McCollum arrived in New Orleans three years ago. He passed Jrue Holiday, who made 628 in his seven seasons in New Orleans.

CJ McCollum moved to 1st in 3PM in Pelican’s franchise history with a buzzer beater 3 to end the game, passing Jrue Holiday with 629 3 pointers. Top Performers – Dallas Kyrie Irving – 25 points, 9 rebounds,

Dallas Mavericks (25-22, ninth in the Western Conference ... the Pelicans' opponents have shot this season. TOP PERFORMERS: CJ McCollum is averaging 22 points and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists.

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Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has been impressed with Zion Williamson's performance on the defensive end of the floor.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green believes the offensive performance his team had against the Mavericks will help them against the Celtics.