The Dallas Mavericks will not contest their recent controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, despite calls for a protest regarding a missed goaltending call. General manager Nico Harrison discussed the missed call on a local radio show, emphasizing that while appealing might feel good, it wouldn't alter the game's outcome. The Mavericks had a chance to secure a win but ultimately fell 119-116 after a shot by Spencer Dinwiddie was blocked by Trey Murphy III without an official review of a possible goaltending infraction.

The Mavericks lacked the capability to challenge the play due to no available timeouts. Harrison acknowledged the mistakes made by referees and stressed the importance of moving forward, especially with an upcoming match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks hope to gain some vindication from the NBA's last two-minute report, which assesses officiated events in close games, including goaltending decisions.