Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and Washington added 20, as the Mavericks defeated the Pacers 121-105.

October 24th - The Mavericks defeated the Pacers 121-105 . Kyrie Irving scored 24 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists, while Washington added 20 points and 13 rebounds. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam had 23 points , 3 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Haliburton contributed 18 points , 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

In the first quarter, the score was tied at 5 and 7. The Pacers kept the game close thanks to the offenses of Siakam and Haliburton, but the Mavericks relied on three-pointers from Rissachet and Sather, while Irving also scored with layups. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 44-27 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks continued to extend their lead, reaching 61-31 at one point . Washington hit a three-pointer, Flagg made two free throws, and Christie then scored with a layup, extending the Mavericks' lead to 37 points. At halftime, the Mavericks led 77-43 .

After switching sides, the Pacers intensified their offense, with Haliburton scoring on consecutive drives, and Siakam and Toppin also adding points inside. The Mavericks, however, relied on scoring from Irving, Washington, and Christie to stabilize the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks led 98-76. In the final quarter, the Pacers narrowed the gap to 13 points. In the crucial moments, Irving hit a three-pointer, Marshall made consecutive jump shots, and Christie scored on a fast break, allowing the Mavericks to regain control. Ultimately, the Mavericks defeated the Pacers 121-105 .

Mavericks player statistics

Kyrie Irving had 24 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Washington had 20 points and 13 rebounds ; Christie had 16 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; Marshall had 15 points, 4 rebounds , and 6 assists; Flagg had 14 points , 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Lissachet had 11 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Johnson had 8 points and 6 rebounds; Sather had 6 points , 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; and Gafford had 4 points , 3 rebounds, and 5 assists .

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 23 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Haliburton 18 points, 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Nembuhad 16 points , 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Toppin 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Zubac 9 points , 11 rebounds , 2 assists ; Nesmith 9 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Jackson 8 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Slawson 4 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists

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