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Rookie Derik Queen has been a massive part of what the Pelicans have been able to accomplish during this hot stretch.
Since James Borrego took over for Willie Green, New Orleans had been seeing better results, particularly on offense, even before the winning streak. The Pelicans are playing faster and letting Queen cook more, and the return to health of multiple injured starters has helped open the floor for him.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen offers simple reason for double-double streak
Derik Queen registered his third consecutive double-double on Monday, helping lead the Pelicans to their season-high fifth straight victory.
New Orleans Pelicans coach James Borrego stressed the importance of the city's support amid their recent turnaround.
Marshall and Flagg scored five points each as Dallas extended its six-point halftime lead to 83-73 midway through the third quarter. Jose Alvarado made consecutive 3-pointer for New Orleans before the Mavericks took an 87-79 lead at the end of the period.
The Dallas Mavericks take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night in New Orleans, and you can watch the action on KFAA.
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Zion Williamson scored 24 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans used a fourth-quarter surge to win their fifth consecutive game, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 119-113 on Monday night in the Smoothie King Center.