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.

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

Trey Murphy III pins Spencer Dinwiddie's shot off the backboard to preserve the Pelicans' one-point lead in the final seconds.

But on Wednesday night, it was his blocked shot in the final seconds that was the biggest play of the night. 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.

Pelicans rally from late deficit behind Dejounte Murray clutch baskets, Trey Murray game-saving block of layup in final seconds. New Orleans beats Dallas 119-116 in opener of