New Orleans Pelicans game on Wednesday night included arguably the biggest missed call of the NBA season. Missing a clear goaltending violation that would have put Dallas ahead with just a few seconds remaining,

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

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The NBA's two-minute report won't help the Mavericks fans' belief that they were robbed of a win on Wednesday.

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The Mavericks had the option to appeal the loss, but general manager Nico Harrison told 96.7 The Ticket earlier Thursday that the team opted not to go that route.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wants the NBA referees to get the calls right after missing a costly goaltending call.

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.

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.