# NBA Cup and regular season performance of Croatian players

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nba-cup-and-regular-season-performance-of-croatian-players
> Updated: 2026-11-10T08:26:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

During early November 2026, several Croatian basketball players participated in NBA Cup and regular season games. 

On November 7, Karlo Matković scored 18 points for the New Orleans Pelicans in a 115-109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the same period, Mario Hezonja contributed a double-double for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

By November 10, the performance of these players varied. Ivica Zubac recorded 16 points for the Indiana Pacers in a 125-122 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Mario Hezonja scored 10 points in a loss for the Cavaliers against the Charlotte Hornets, while Karlo Matković recorded four points and six rebounds in a defeat for the Pelicans against the Golden State Warriors.

## Claims

- The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-122. (reported by 3 sources)
- Ivica Zubac scored 16 points in the game against Dallas. (reported by 3 sources)
- Cooper Flagg scored 43 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Mavericks. (reported by 2 sources)
- Kyrie Irving scored 35 points for the Mavericks. (reported by 2 sources)
- Mario Hezonja scored 10 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Golden State Warriors won 138-87 against the New Orleans Pelicans. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Golden State Warriors have won eight consecutive games. (reported by 2 sources)
- Karla Matković recorded 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Pelicans. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Ivica Zubac scores 16 points in Indiana Pacers loss to Dallas Mavericks

Ivica Zubac scored 16 points in the Indiana Pacers' 125-122 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, led by Cooper Flagg's 43 points. Mario Hezonja and Karla Matković also suffered losses in their respective games.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivica-zubac-scores-16-points-in-indiana-pacers-loss-to-dallas-mavericks

### 2026-11-07: Karlo Matković scores 18 points in Pelicans loss to Timberwolves

Karlo Matković scored 18 points in a New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mario Hezonja recorded a double-double in the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karlo-matkovi-scores-18-points-in-pelicans-loss-to-timberwolves

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