Pelicans head coach Willie Green was unable to coach the team during their game against the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness. Assistant coach James Borrego stepped in to fill Green's position for the game. The specific nature of Green's illness was not disclosed, but the Pelicans stated that it was not related to COVID-19.

This absence comes at a challenging time for the Pelicans, who were looking to end a five-game losing streak in the designated in-season tournament game. Additionally, Pelicans forward Herbert Jones, a key defensive player, was available to return to the lineup after recovering from a bruised right leg.

The Mavericks also faced some challenges of their own, as forward-center Maxi Kleber missed his third consecutive game with a dislocated toe on his right foot.

The Pelicans and the Mavericks will have to navigate these challenges and adjust their strategies without their respective coaches and players to secure a victory in their game Tuesday night.