The Dallas Mavericks narrowly escaped with a 107–105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, holding off a late surge as Aaron Nesmith’s potential game-winning three-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer. The win lifts Dallas to 2–3 on the young NBA season, while Indiana remains winless at 0–4 despite a monster performance from Pascal Siakam.
Siakam’s Scorching Start Makes History
Pascal Siakam was a force for the Pacers, pouring in 27 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. With this outing, Siakam became the first Pacer since Paul George in 2013–14 to surpass 100 points in the first four games of a season—a testament to his immediate impact since joining Indiana.
But even Siakam’s heroics couldn’t snap the Pacers’ early-season skid. Indiana’s offense found new contributors, with Jarace Walker posting a career-high 20 points along with 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Rookie RayJ Dennis also notched a career-best 17 points, showing flashes of promise for the struggling squad.
Mavericks’ Youth Steps Up in the Clutch
Dallas leaned on a balanced attack, with Brandon Williams leading the way at 20 points and 7 rebounds. Dwight Powell chipped in 18 points and 6 boards, but it was rookie sensation Cooper Flagg who stole the spotlight late. Flagg delivered a double-double—15 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists—providing crucial energy and poise in crunch time.
The Mavericks’ defense tightened up in the final minute, forcing the Pacers into a tough look for Nesmith, whose three-point attempt at the horn bounced off, sealing the win for Dallas.
Key Moments and Turning Points
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Final Possession Drama: With the Pacers trailing by two, Siakam drove and kicked to Nesmith for a clean look from deep, but the shot missed as time expired.
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Flagg’s Breakout: The rookie’s double-double included several key rebounds and a late assist that helped Dallas maintain its slim lead.
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Pacers’ Comeback: Indiana erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, fueled by Siakam and Walker, but ultimately fell just short.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Dallas, the win provides a much-needed boost after a rocky start. The emergence of Flagg as a reliable contributor alongside Williams and Powell bodes well for the Mavericks’ depth moving forward.
Indiana, meanwhile, faces tough questions as they drop to 0–4. Siakam’s historic production is a bright spot, but the Pacers will need more consistent support from their young core to turn things around.
Looking Ahead
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Mavericks: With momentum on their side, Dallas will look to build on this win as they hit the road for their next matchup.
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Pacers: Indiana’s search for their first victory continues, but the development of Walker and Dennis offers hope for a turnaround.
Takeaway: The Mavericks’ narrow escape highlights the razor-thin margins in the NBA, while Siakam’s record-setting start is a reminder that even historic performances sometimes aren’t enough. Both teams have plenty to prove as the season unfolds.
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