Mavericks Rally Past Pacers in Thrilling 107-105 Win

The Dallas Mavericks came from behind to beat the injured-depleted Indiana Pacers 107-105 on Wednesday night, thanks in large part to a season-high 64 points from their bench. Brandon Williams led the Mavericks with 20 points, while Dwight Powell added 18 points and Cooper Flagg had 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. The Pacers, meanwhile, were led by Pascal Siakam's 27 points and 13 rebounds, as well as a career-high 20 points from Jarace Walker.

Key Takeaways:

The Mavericks' bench contributed a season-high 64 points, led by Williams, Powell, and Flagg, in the team's 107-105 win over the Pacers.
The Pacers, who are 0-4 for the first time since the 1988-89 season, struggled from the floor, finishing a season-low 34.9% from the field.
Dallas' Anthony Davis did not return to the game due to lower left-leg soreness, despite being listed as available in the pregame injury report with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy.
The Pacers played without five of their regulars who helped them reach the NBA Finals last season, including Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin.
The Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit late in the half to take control with a 29-19 third period, and led by as many as 12 points.
Powell was serenaded with chants of "MVP! MVP!" while taking free throws down the stretch.

Statistics:

Brandon Williams scored 20 points in the Mavericks' win.
Dwight Powell added 18 points and Cooper Flagg had 15 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.
The Mavericks' bench contributed 64 season-high points.
The Pacers finished a season-low 34.9% from the floor.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Jarace Walker scored a career-high 20 points for the Pacers.
Anthony Davis did not return to the game due to lower left-leg soreness.

Sources:

AP NBA