Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Dallas Mavericks (12-12) play against the Indiana Pacers (16-16) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday December 10, 2021
Dallas Mavericks 54, Indiana Pacers 56 (Half)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Memphis basketball players who care power rankings:
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T-6th: Jayden Hardaway and Josh Minott
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Not sure yet: Landers Nolley – 8:15 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
tonight’s @PointsBetIN Numbers At The Half pic.twitter.com/X3vqqSCkjG – 8:14 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs down 56-54 at halftime despite shooting 54.8% getting 18 from Doncic and 14 from Porzingis. 2-13 3pt shooting though is the difference as IND has hit 8-23. Turner 12 Sabonis 11 LeVert 10 for Ind. Mavs trying for 4th straight road win. 2nd galf soon @theeagledallas – 8:07 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Halftime in the Hoosier State.
#Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/B73R6HIOdq – 8:06 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka triple-double watch at halftime: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Shooting 7 of 11 (63.6%) from the field with 3 turnovers, 1 steal. – 8:03 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
ahead after two pic.twitter.com/6glG1kTh5k – 8:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
After trailing by as much as nine points, Mavericks rally at the end of the half and Indy’s lead is a scant 56-54. Porzingis and Doncic have combined for 32 points. – 8:02 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner sinks a 3 to give the Pacers a 56-54 halftime lead, and end a 12-2 run by the Mavs.
He has so far has backed up his words and been very active. 12pts, 6rebs in 18mins.
Tough shooting night for Chris Duarte. He’s 1 for 9; only make was a FT jumper. – 8:01 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Mavs close the half strong and eliminate the Pacers 9-point lead. But Myles Turner hits a 3 with just a few second left and the Pacers lead 56-54 at the break. Sabonis, Turner, and LeVert are all in double figures. Porzingis and Doncic combined for 32. – 8:01 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Remember where the Knicks last left off, being blown out in Indiana to a sub-.500 team? Welcome to Toronto – where they are now down 20 less than 10 minutes into the game. – 7:59 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
How many style points for @Oshae Brissett here? pic.twitter.com/FsJHGli8VI – 7:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Josh Green getting some time recently and showing some of the skills we keep being told that he has. – 7:51 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Pacers are shooting 90% (9 of 10) midway through the second quarter.
Pushing the 2019-20 Mavs for the best Rick Carlisle offense over the last 6 mins and 18 seconds. – 7:51 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers hit their first nine shots to begin the 2nd Q and went on a 20-6 run led by mostly reserves.
LeVert is active, leading the Pacers with 10-2-3-2s. – 7:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Pacers start the second quarter 7-for-7 and the Mavericks have yet to get a rebound in the quarter. They trail 38-34. – 7:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
It’s still baffling to me that Oshae Brissett wasn’t in the Pacers’ rotation for the first six weeks of the season. He does a little bit of everything, and provides a jolt of energy. – 7:45 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
3 ball from Caris LeVert gives the Pacers the lead again. He and Oshae Brissett have provided a spark this quarter. – 7:43 PM
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Indiana Pacers @Pacers
let it fly, @Oshae Brissett pic.twitter.com/TI1N4h9PNj – 7:41 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Tim Hardaway Jr. didn’t attempt a shot in the first quarter, but he has 4 points on the first 2 possessions to start the second. – 7:37 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Who says no?
Philly gets: Kristaps Porzingis and CJ McCollum
Dallas gets: Kyrie Irving
Nets get: Danny Green, Jalen Brunson and Jusuf Nurkic
Portland gets: Ben Simmons – 7:36 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
done with one pic.twitter.com/cormS6cPQj – 7:35 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Mavs Twitter, this one’s for you 🙌
BIG MO 🔨 pic.twitter.com/3A3EHRitN8 – 7:35 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Mavs lead the Pacers 26-22 after one quarter. Luka Doncic had an easy 10-3-3 first frame. Myles Turner leads the way for the Pacers with 7.
Pacers were 2/11 from deep. – 7:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Despite six turnovers, Mavericks get out of the first quarter in Indy with a 26-22 lead. They hit 10-of-17 shots. – 7:33 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the rook making plays early
@Chris Duarte | @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/EgLcBWp54C – 7:24 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Unicorn is applying pressure. pic.twitter.com/R7S2z0BlcP – 7:24 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Wish there was anything as consistent in my life as the fact that Dwight Powell gets hit in the face EVERY game. – 7:23 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
oh my 😳
@Chris Duarte | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/qcZwRIvWBK – 7:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Is it just me, or does Doncic look slimmer in the dark blue uniform than the cool-looking but non-flattering white classic attire? – 7:16 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Chris Duarte puts the moves on Luka Doncic and cans the pull-up jumper early. Duarte playing very well of late. Mavs up by 4 early, though. – 7:14 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Jason Kidd said he discovered via social media that Carlisle will miss tonight’s Mavs-Pacers game due to COVID-19. Kidd: “I think the emotion is probably taken out. I just hope Rick is alright, first and foremost. COVID is a serious thing, so hopefully he has a speedy recovery.” – 6:59 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Boban putting the clamps on Luka pregame. Mavs-Pacers tips in 5 minutes: pic.twitter.com/mKOhufPUj0 – 6:56 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs and Pacers start in a few mins at 6p on BSSW. ICYMI, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle won’t be coaching tonight after entering health and safety protocols. Asst. Lloyd Pierce is the acting head coach. Road team has won the last 4 meetings between the Mavs and Pacers. – 6:50 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
our starters
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/KhlQ6Ih0DQ – 6:36 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: DFS, Porzingis, Powell, Bullock, Doncic
IND starters: Duarte, Sabonis, Turner, LeVert, Brogdon
6:10 tip @theeagledallas – 6:36 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
Jason Kidd on Rick Carlisle’s endorsement of him to be hired as Mavericks head coach this past summer: “I wonder why did he recommend myself for the spot. But that’s probably for golf in the summer.” – 6:35 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/P3YVFzfye3 – 6:35 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Cozy SZN 🥶
@hotelsdotcom | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/wnrxdBnVG2 – 6:23 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. Dallas:
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
Justin Holiday – Out (Health and Safety Protocols)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/ZDovGPuVrT – 6:22 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
It’s @hoosierlottery Night! The first 4,000 fans in attendance that are 18 or older will receive a Hoosier Lottery Ticket Coupon upon entry. And stay tuned for more @hoosierlottery promotions throughout tonight’s game! pic.twitter.com/fsDYbSuioD – 6:08 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Warriors trading for Sabonis, sitting Curry on Monday then Sabonis going for 37-12-7 against the Pacers in Indiana feels about right. – 5:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
“At some point in time, we’ve got to figure out how to manufacture that real star.”
As Kevin Pritchard evaluates shaking up the Pacers roster, Myles Turner insists it’s his time for a bigger role. More on Pritchard’s plans & Indy’s future @The Athletic https://t.co/NQkTkSlp7x pic.twitter.com/1rktXq2Yyj – 5:45 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Spotted: TJ Warren and Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley chatting during warmups. They played together for 2 seasons in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/cFJxfUCv9c – 5:44 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Sterling Brown (left foot soreness) and Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons) will miss tonight’s game in Indiana. – 5:42 PM
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Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will miss multiple games, the team said, after he returned a positive PCR test today for COVID-19. Thus, Carlisle will miss tonight’s highly anticipated matchup between the Pacers and @Dallas Mavericks — the team he coached the last 13 seasons. – 5:33 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Lloyd Pierce said Rick Carlisle is feeling better after testing positive yesterday. Had a headache, which is what prompted him to test.
Mike Weinar, who followed Rick from Mavs to Indy, led scouting prep for tonight anyway, so no Rick doesn’t mean no Luka-KP-Mavs insider info. – 5:31 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
fresh for Friday night hoops pic.twitter.com/H43nDiJtJP – 5:31 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Lloyd Pierce says that Rick Carlisle had a bit of a headache, which led to him getting COVID tested in the first place. He’s doing better today.
Pierce has a lot of head coaching experience, but he’s leaning on assists (Boucek and Weinar) who were with Dallas last year tonight. – 5:23 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Pacers’ Lloyd Pierce said Rick Carlisle is “bummed” that he can’t be at tonight’s game against the Mavericks. Other than that, reports that Carlisle had a headache, but is feeling better. – 5:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kristaps Porzingis career post up FG%:
37.8% in 2015-16
36.4% in 2016-17
43.3% in 2017-18
42.0% in 2019-20
50.0% in 2020-21
57.6% this season*
*5th among players with 50+ post ups this season pic.twitter.com/if2f9msIqW – 5:18 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It was supposed to be a game dripping with emotions, but with Rick Carlisle out, tonight’s Mavericks’ visit to Indiana has lost some luster.
mavs.com/carlisle-is-a-… – 5:17 PM
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Every student went home with a new pair of shoes, socks and toy for the holidays 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/6zXzX1TdCk – 2:18 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
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Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
I wonder if Myles Turner and Nate Bjorkgren are friends or hate one another 🤷♂️ The Raptors will certainly have the inside scoop on who Turner is from Bjorkgren’s brief time in Indy – 1:51 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
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Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Game day MOOD. Let’s get it ⚡️
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/EcTyGWN4Co – 1:10 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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#SeasonOfGiving x #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/LnB0D2UnH6 – 1:07 PM
