New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram works against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, rear, in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green dunks in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II dunks the ball as New Orleans Pelicans defender Jaylen Nowell (20) falls to the floor in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Jamal Cain has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl leaps to the basket for a shot as Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, front bottom, and Quentin Grimes, bottom right, look on in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford shoots as New Orleans Pelicans' Javonte Green (4) defends in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) attempts to make a pass as Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washington, right, defends in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston Jr. (11) in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, left, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans' Javonte Green, right, defends in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans' Trey Murphy III (25) defends in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic works to take control of the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)