What happened: Cooper Flagg scored 43 points with 10 rebounds and 6 assists in Dallas' 125-122 win over Indiana. Flagg shot 16 of 25 and was the game's top scorer, and Kyrie Irving added 35 points.
Why it matters: The win is Dallas' third in a row and moves the Mavericks to 7-4 through 11 games in 2026-27, ninth in the standings. Indiana fell to 3-8 and has lost two straight. Flagg's 43 is his first 40-point game of the season and sits well above his 22.5 points per game through 10 games.
By the numbers: Flagg: 43 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists. Irving: 35 points, 4 assists. Pacers record: 3-8, seed 11. Mavericks record: 7-4, seed 9.
What to watch: Dallas goes for a fourth straight win, while Indiana looks to end a two-game losing streak.