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Mavericks' Jason Kidd says referees were 'scared to death' to call goaltending on Pelicans' game-winning block
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.
Mavericks' Jason Kidd calls out refs for blown goaltending call that 'cost' game vs. Pelicans
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants the NBA referees to get the calls right after missing a costly goaltending call.
Goaltending? No-call at the end of Mavericks-Pelicans game causes a stir
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd blames a missed goaltending call for their loss against the Pelicans. NEW ORLEANS — An egregiously missed goaltending violation "cost [the Mavericks] maybe the game" Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to head coach Jason Kidd.
Dallas Mavericks Lose to New Orleans Pelicans 119-116
The Dallas Mavericks played the second game of back-to-back games against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night. The Mavericks lost to the Pelicans 119-116.
Mavericks say non-call on apparent goaltend cost them game
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.
The Refs Missed A Clear Goaltend That Cost The Mavs The Game Against The Pelicans
Despite the fact that the team went into Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans without the services of Kyrie Irving or Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks came awfully close to picking up a road win.
Watch: Controversial goaltending non-call ends Dallas Mavericks game vs. New Orleans Pelicans
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.
Watch: Mavericks robbed of potential win vs. Pelicans with missed goaltending call
The Mavericks got a raw deal on Wednesday night when officials missed a clear goaltending late in the fourth quarter of their 119-116 loss to the Pelicans.
Jason Kidd Makes Candid Statement After Refs Cost Mavericks Game vs. Pelicans
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 Orleans Pelicans, who had won just nine games prior to the matchup this season.

Dejounte Murray’s 30 points help Pelicans get by Mavericks

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