The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday, November 9, 2026, behind Cooper Flagg’s 43 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Dallas overcame a 10-point halftime deficit at American Airlines Center, outscoring Indiana 69-56 after the break to secure the home victory in regulation.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Pacers Establish a Five-Point Lead
Indiana opened with a 31-26 advantage, giving the visitors the early edge. The Pacers would finish the night shooting 52.4% from the field, and their first-quarter production set the foundation for a strong first half.
Second Quarter: Indiana Extends Its Advantage
The Pacers outscored the Mavericks 35-30 in the second period, matching their five-point advantage from the opening quarter. Indiana took a 66-56 lead into halftime, leaving Dallas needing a significant second-half improvement.
Third Quarter: Dallas Closes the Gap
The Mavericks responded with a 34-27 third quarter, reducing their deficit from 10 points to three. Indiana still led 93-90 entering the fourth, but Dallas had put itself within reach with its most productive quarter to that point.
Fourth Quarter: Mavericks Complete the Comeback
Dallas followed with 35 points in the final period while holding Indiana to 29. That six-point fourth-quarter advantage completed the turnaround, giving the Mavericks a 125-122 victory without overtime.
Key Performers
- Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks: Led all scorers with 43 points and added 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. He led Dallas in points, rebounds and assists, delivering a double-double alongside his playmaking contributions.
- Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers: Paced Indiana with 29 points and nine rebounds while adding eight assists, finishing one rebound and two assists short of a triple-double.
- Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers: Recorded a game-high 12 assists, helping the Pacers finish with 35 assists on 43 made field goals.
NerdSports Stat: Both teams made exactly 43 field goals, but Dallas made four more free throws. That offset Indiana’s one extra 3-pointer and accounted for the Mavericks’ three-point winning margin.
Game Analysis: Rebounding and Free Throws Make the Difference
Indiana held narrow advantages in shooting efficiency, making 52.4% of its field-goal attempts and 42.9% of its 3-pointers. Dallas finished at 51.8% overall and 41.2% from beyond the arc. The Pacers also recorded nine more assists, 35-26, but those advantages were not enough to preserve their halftime lead.
The Mavericks countered with a substantial rebounding edge, collecting 43 boards to Indiana’s 27. Flagg supplied 10 of those rebounds while also providing Dallas with its leading scoring and assist totals.
Dallas also generated more opportunities at the foul line. The Mavericks went 25-for-34, compared with Indiana’s 21-for-28. Neither team reached 80% at the stripe, but Dallas’ greater volume proved important in a game decided by one possession.
The clearest shift came in the scoring by half: Indiana led 66-56 before the break, while Dallas won the second half 69-56. The Mavericks increased their production in each successive quarter, progressing from 26 to 30 to 34 to 35 points.
What the Result Means
Dallas improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 at home, while Indiana fell to 3-7. The Mavericks next host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, November 12, at 5:00 p.m. PST. The Pacers return to action against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. PST, looking to improve their early-season record after letting a double-digit halftime lead slip away.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on November 9, 2026.
Cooper Flagg scored 43 points. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Dallas Mavericks sit at 6-4 in the Western Conference.
Cooper Flagg was the standout performer with 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals.
