Pacers vs Mavericks

Dallas (36-39) has lost four straight and seven of its last nine heading into Monday's critical matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Dallas sits ...

The technical came with 7:51 remaining in the third quarter of a 110-104 loss when Doncic argued a no-call after missing a shot on a drive to the basket. Doncic had picked up his 16th technical that was rescinded on Sunday in the team's second loss to Charlotte. ... Jalen Smith was the fifth player in double figure with 11 points. The Mavericks led 59-47 at the half and extended the advantage to 77-56 midway through the third quarter. ... Dallas' rebounding woes continued as they were beaten on the boards 43-29 by Indiana. Hield's 271 3-pointers this season rank second in the league, two behind Klay Thompson. The Pacers have lost three straight and six of eight as they move closer to locking up a lottery pick. Dallas took control of a back-and-forth game by opening the second quarter on a 14-2 run, taking a 43-29 lead. It wasn't by choice. ... The Mavericks completed the season series tied at 1-1 for the fifth consecutive season. “It's kind of, you know, they're not cheap so if you're going to get them, you better get your money's worth.” Kyrie Irving added 16 points and six assists for Dallas.

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Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith got the primary assignment of guarding Doncic, and he managed to match his physicality, but whenever the Pacers switched on ball ...

It took him a while to find his aggressiveness, but he saw a few shots go down in the mid-range, started attacking off the dribble, and then hit a few 3-pointers to produce an offensive performance that was more typical of his season. Mathurin was forced into the starting lineup a few times because of injuries to others, but numbers showed that Mathurin was more effective coming off the bench, so Carlisle kept him in a sixth man role. He combined for just six points on 3-of-8 shooting against the Celtics and Hawks, though he entered Monday's gave averaging 16.3 points per game. That's why Carlisle moved Hield to the bench when Haliburton returned from his injury Friday and kept Mathurin in the starting lineup. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has acknowledged that with the season coming to a close and their play-in odds dwindling, they are in the "trying out some things" phase. Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith got the primary assignment of guarding Doncic, and he managed to match his physicality, but whenever the Pacers switched on ball screens or other actions, Doncic was dealing with a defender who wasn't nearly his equal and he exploited those matchups. They finished 39-of-93 from the floor with 1.01 points per possession and didn't defend particularly well. The numbers made it clear that the Pacers were playing a collection of unfinished products. Nesmith and Nembhard, who have been guarding the opponent's top two perimeter scorers all season, were the primary defenders of Irving and Doncic, respectively. The Pacers fell to 33-43 and are 10 games under .500 for the first time this season. Haliburton, Turner and Hield were the Pacers' three leading scorers coming into the game. INDIANAPOLIS -- With their top three scorers out for injury/illness, the Pacers were easily dispatched 127-104 by a Dallas Mavericks team that still has a lot to play for.

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It was a win that snapped a four-game losing streak and had their season teetering on the brink as they fell out of the playoff. This win doesn't fix all the ...

More attainable, though, is for Dallas to get back to being stingy with possessions as they have been in the past. It was reminiscent of Dallas’ own performance against the Hornets in which they managed just 25% from three, as Indy finished just 8-of-28 from deep, just 28.6%. Dallas is not a good defensive team, and at this point in the season, it’s fool’s gold to think that’s a switch that can be flipped. The Mavericks went out and handily beat down a mediocre team that was playing heavily shorthanded. This win doesn’t fix all the issues revealed in the spate of recent struggles, but it’s a reminder that, when Dallas is executing what makes it successful, they can still win games comfortably. Luka Doncic led his squad with 25 points in 28 minutes to go along with one incredible assist that will likely stick on the career highlight reel.

Dallas @ Indiana. Current Records: Dallas 36-39; Indiana 33-42. What to Know. After four games on the road, the Indiana Pacers are heading back home.

Allowing an average of 118.56 points per game, Indiana hasn't exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end. The matchup made it Doncic's third in a row with at least 30 points. This was hardly the result the Mavericks or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 12.5 points over Charlotte heading into this contest. Meanwhile, Dallas was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Sunday as they fell 110-104 to the Charlotte Hornets. After four games on the road, the Indiana Pacers are heading back home. The losing side was boosted by shooting guard

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game ...

Doncic had picked up his 16th technical that was rescinded on Sunday in the team's second loss to Charlotte. Dallas took control after a back-and-forth first quarter by starting the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. Hield's 271 3-pointers this season rank second in the league, two behind Klay Thompson. “It's kind of, you know, they're not cheap so if you're going to get them, you better get your money's worth.” [NBA](/nba/) officials announced they had rescinded the All-Star’s most recent technical foul and the subsequent one-game suspension. Pacers: Jordan Nwora had 13 points and nine rebounds, while Isaiah Jackson had 12 rebounds. finished with 13 points and Reggie Bullock had 11 and JaVale McGee added 10. It wasn't by choice. Mavericks: Rookie Jaden Hardy had 20 points as six players scored in double figures. McConnell finished with 15 points, five rebounds and seven assists. “It's tough,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “That's what he does,” coach Jason Kidd said.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The declaration of the definitive end of the Indiana Pacers' intention to contend for a postseason berth in the 2022-23 season came in Rick ...

"I've been trying to play off the ball a little bit more and just be more vocal and be a better defender. I have to trust my teammates a little more and see the floor a little bit wider." I'm just looking forward to helping my teammates, trying to find them and making the game a little bit easier for them." Against the Hawks and Celtics he scored a combined six points on 3 of 8 shooting. Haliburton is the most important piece of the Pacers' rebuild and the more time each player gets to work with him, the better. Mathurin had to start a few times because injuries created openings, but Carlisle kept moving him back to the bench because he was statistically much more successful coming off of it. That said, Carlisle suggested Monday that what he's most interested in in the final stretch is throwing some young players in the deep end of the pool and forcing them to swim. With the loss, the Pacers are 33-43, 3 1/2 games back of the Bulls (36-39) for 10th place in the Eastern Conference and the final slot in the play-in round with six games remaining on the Pacers' schedule and seven games remaining on the Bulls'. And, of course, the higher up they are on the lottery board, the higher pick they get even if none of their ping-pong balls get selected. At least until Monday, though, the Pacers still took wins as they came and considered going toe-to-toe with established teams with something to play for to be something valuable for the development of their young roster. 1 pick in the lottery and a 31.9% chance of earning any of the top four picks. Also, veteran guard Buddy Hield had been deemed by a team doctor to be too sick with a non-COVID illness to be in the building, forcing him to miss his first game of the season.

Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded ...

The technical came with 7:51 remaining in the third quarter of a 110-104 loss when Doncic argued a no-call after missing a shot on a drive to the basket. Doncic had picked up his 16th technical that was rescinded on Sunday in the team's second loss to Charlotte. ... Jalen Smith was the fifth player in double figure with 11 points. The Mavericks led 59-47 at the half and extended the advantage to 77-56 midway through the third quarter. Hield's 271 3-pointers this season rank second in the league, two behind Klay Thompson. ... Dallas' rebounding woes continued as they were beaten on the boards 43-29 by Indiana. The Pacers have lost three straight and six of eight as they move closer to locking up a lottery pick. Dallas took control of a back-and-forth game by opening the second quarter on a 14-2 run, taking a 43-29 lead. It wasn't by choice. ... The Mavericks completed the season series tied at 1-1 for the fifth consecutive season. "It's kind of, you know, they're not cheap so if you're going to get them, you better get your money's worth." Kyrie Irving added 16 points and six assists for Dallas.