Pacers vs Mavericks
Sun, Feb 22
Final
Pacers
Pacers
(15 - 42)
130
-
134
Mavericks
Mavericks
(19 - 36)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 130 |
| Mavericks | 36 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 134 |
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Pascal Siakam
IND | #43 | F
30
8
3
Khris Middleton
DAL | #20 | F
25
7
7
Smart Game Analysis
Indiana Pacers has a 52% chance of winning the game
The Pacers are poised to exploit the depleted Mavericks lineup at home, capitalizing on Dallas's 10-game losing streak and the absence of rookie sensation Cooper Flagg.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is missing rookie leading scorer Cooper Flagg (20.4 PPG) and Kyrie Irving, severely limiting their offensive production.
- • The Mavericks are in a freefall, having lost 10 consecutive games and remaining winless on their current road trip.
- • Indiana forward Pascal Siakam is listed as questionable with a chance to return, which would give the Pacers the best player on the floor.
- • Dallas struggles to secure possession, ranking 29th in the league in opponent rebounds per game.
- • The Pacers perform significantly better at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while Dallas has a poor 3-8 record in their recent road games.
- • Indiana must limit turnovers and attack the paint to take advantage of Dallas's lack of interior defense without Dereck Lively II.