Pacers
MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks came back to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday, November 9, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. They trailed by 3 after three quarters.
The Pacers led 66-56 at halftime. The Pacers still led 93-90 after three quarters, but the Mavericks won the fourth quarter 35-29. The biggest lead for the Mavericks was 8 points; the Pacers led by as many as 13.
Top performers
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 43 points on 16-of-25 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving added 35 points. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam had 29 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Aaron Nesmith added 18 points.
Double-doubles: Cooper Flagg (43 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists); Andrew Nembhard (12 points and 12 assists). The Pacers bench outscored the Mavericks reserves 47-26.
- Cooper Flagg (DAL): 43 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST, 16-25 FG, 39 MIN
- Kyrie Irving (DAL): 35 PTS, 0 REB, 4 AST, 11-18 FG, 38 MIN
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 29 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 9-16 FG, 35 MIN
- Aaron Nesmith (IND): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 5-14 FG, 34 MIN
- Ivica Zubac (IND): 16 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST, 5-7 FG, 28 MIN
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (IND): 14 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 6-9 FG, 23 MIN
By the numbers
The Mavericks shot 51.8% from the field (43-of-83) and went 14-of-34 from three-point range; the Pacers shot 52.4% and went 15-of-35 from deep. The Mavericks won the rebounding battle 43-27. Assists: Mavericks 26, Pacers 35.
Context
The Mavericks improved to 7-4 with their third straight win, while the Pacers fell to 3-8, their second loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Mavericks.
Up next: the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves on Thursday, Nov 12; the Pacers host the Knicks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,065 at American Airlines Center. Officials: Sean Wright, J.B. DeRosa and JD Ralls.