Trey Murphy reveals Naji Marshall’s playful text following the controversial ending to the Pelicans' 119-116 win over the Mavericks.

It appears the Dallas Mavericks will not protest the results of Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the refs "clearly" missed a goaltending call on Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.

Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) blocks the shot of Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday night to the last-place team in the NBA’s Western Conference New Orleans Pelicans 119-116. The nature of the defeat is what drew attention, however.

Murphy’s block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup attempt with four seconds left sealed the Pelicans' 119-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center. The Mavericks embarrassed the Pelicans back in November, handing Willie Green’s team its worst loss of the season.

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With four second remaining, Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie attempted a layup that was blocked by Pelicans wing Trey Murphy. Dinwiddie’s layup clearly hit the backboard before