Davis, Cousins Lead Pelicans Past Mavericks 121-118

NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, DeMarcus
Cousins added 29 points and 16 rebounds in his return from a two-game absence,
and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-118 on Wednesday
night.

Back from a right ankle sprain, Cousins played 40 minutes. His baskets included
a 29-foot 3-pointer at the end of the first half and he was 10 of 12 at the
free-throw line. Davis’ highlights included an offensive rebound and dunk with
1:50 left as New Orleans won for the seventh time in 10 games.

Jordan Crawford’s 15-point performance included a 22-foot jumper that put the
Pelicans up 121-116 with 47 seconds left.

Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points for Dallas, which lost its third straight. Harrison
Barnes scored 19 and Seth Curry 18 for the Mavericks.

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