Pacers Rally For Third Straight Win
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 106-93, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

The Mavs got out to a good start on the road with a, 26-22, lead after one quarter. The Pacers pulled ahead in the second and held on to a two-point edge at halftime. The contest remained competitive through the third and after some back-and-forth action, the Pacers retained a two-point lead heading into the final frame. The Pacers took over late in the fourth, with a, 16-4, run to take a game-high 13-point lead with just under a minute left, which was enough to close out their third straight win.

Caris LeVert led the Pacers with 26 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, in 37 minutes. Domantas Sabonis followed up with 24 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and a steal, while Myles Turner added 17 points, 10 rebounds and a block. The Pacers shot 47 percent from the field, including 13-of-36 from deep.

Meanwhile, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 27 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis followed up with 22 points, two rebounds and two assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals, off the bench. The Mavs shot 46 percent from the field, including 4-of-29 from long range.

The Mavs (12-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the the Thunder in OKC on Sunday. The Pacers (12-16) play host to the Warriors on Monday.
Posted on: 12/10/2021 6:33 PM
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