Mavericks Extend Win Streak as Flagg Drops Season High

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night, securing a victory that extends their winning streak and completes a three-game homestand. Cooper Flagg led the offense with a season-high 43 points and 10 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 35 points, marking his first back-to-back games this season.

The Mavericks took control in the final period. Flagg and Irving combined for 26 points in the fourth quarter. The team outscored the Pacers 35-29 in that segment. Irving hit a season-high seven three-pointers in 38 minutes of play. He missed the first two games of the season due to a torn ACL that kept him out for 19 months.

The Pacers built their advantage in the first half. Pascal Siakam scored 26 points before the break, going 8 of 9 from the floor. He hit 5 of 6 shots from behind the arc. Indiana led 66-56 at halftime. Siakam scored only three points in the second half, leaving his teammates to manage the deficit.

Aaron Nesmith provided late support for Indiana with 18 points. He made two of his four three-point attempts in the final minute. The Pacers missed opportunities to close the gap. P.J. Washington Jr. missed both free throws with four seconds remaining. Obi Toppin secured the rebound. Caleb Martin tipped away Andrew Nembhard's final pass near the sideline.

The win moves Dallas to 7-4. The team is now three games over .500 for the first time since March 1, 2025. Flagg has recorded four consecutive double-doubles. He has five such games this season. The Mavericks swept their home stand after a 130-93 rout of Brooklyn on Sunday.

The Pacers fall to 3-8. They host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Mavericks travel to Minnesota on Thursday.