Flagg, Irving lead Mavericks past Pacers in 125-122 thriller
Dallas closed a three-game homestand with a fourth-quarter surge, extending their winning streak to four straight.
By Julia Wang ·
Cooper Flagg scored a season-high 43 points and Kyrie Irving added 35 to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
The win gave Dallas a fourth straight double-double for Flagg, who also pulled down 10 rebounds. Irving, playing his second game since returning from a 19-month absence due to a torn ACL, hit a career-high seven 3-pointers. The two guards combined for 26 points in the final period, which included the first 13 points of the fourth quarter for Dallas.
Indiana held a 13-point lead at halftime, fueled by Pascal Siakam, who finished with 29 points. Siakam went 8 of 9 from the floor in the first half, including 5 of 6 from beyond the arc. However, his scoring slowed in the second half, as he added only three points after the break. Aaron Nesmith contributed 18 points for the Pacers, sinking two 3-pointers in the final minute.
The game ended with a defensive stop. With four seconds left, P.J. Washington Jr. missed both free throws, and Obi Toppin secured the rebound. On the final possession, Caleb Martin tipped away a pass from Andrew Nembhard near the sideline to seal the win.
The result allowed Dallas to sweep a three-game homestand. The Mavericks, now 7-4, are three games above .500 for the first time since March 1, 2025. They previously missed the second game of their first back-to-back 2½ weeks ago, with Irving sitting out that contest.
The Pacers, who are 3-8, will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Dallas travels to Minnesota on Thursday.
