By james art 
Pascal Siakam discusses his game-winning shot to beat Boston
Pascal Siakam scored 29 points and hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds left in overtime to help the Pacers beat Boston 135-132.
The Indiana Pacers host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:45 PM ET.
Pacers (2-4) struggle with consistency in every area: 34.8% 3-point shooting (18th), -4.8 rebounds per game (23rd), 16.2 turnovers (22nd) , 121 points allowed (27th). Tyrese Haliburton remains a hot shot (33.7% overall, 24% on threes).
The Mavericks (4-2) are in the second night of a back-to-back. They throttled the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday night behind Luka Doncic’s 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Mavericks take care of the ball (10.6 turnovers, #3).
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Pacers vs Mavericks Prediction, Picks
Dustin Dopirak: Mavericks 130-119
The Pacers have won three of their last four games against the Mavericks and beat them last season despite Dallas reaching the NBA Finals. Coach Rick Carlisle seems to have the numbers of his old team, and the Mavericks aren’t particularly strong on defense. The Pacers were able to battle through Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Last year in Dallas, Indiana won 137-120 in a game in which Doncic scored 39 points but scored just 11 on 4-of-13 shooting in the second half.
However, the Pacers have been hit hard by injuries out of the gate. Aaron Nesmith, who guarded Doncic for most of the game, is out (ankle). Andrew Nembhardt, who helped hold Kyrie Irving to 23 points on 8-of-19 shooting, is questionable (knee). Indiana’s two backup centers, Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman, are out long-term (both Achilles). How will the Pacers fare with Daniel Gafford and Derek Lively II in the post?
With a full roster, the Pacers might have won. But without a player, especially against Doncic and Irving, it will be difficult.
Pacers-Mavericks Betting Odds
through BetMGM
Beloved: Mavericks by 4.5 points
Over/under: 235.5 total points
Money line: Pacers +165, Mavericks -200
ESPN’s matchup prediction gives the Mavericks a 71.6% chance to win.
Pacers vs. Mavericks injury updates
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is out and Andrew Nembhardt (knee) is questionable. Isaiah Jackson has joined teammate James Wiseman with a long-term Achilles injury.
Mavericks: Maxi Kleber (hamstring) missed Sunday’s game against Orlando; Dante Exum (wrist) is out.
Pacers starting lineup
(with seasonal averages)
- Pascal Siakam (20.6 points, 44.8% three-pointers, 7.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists)
- Benedikt Maturin (16.3 points, 40% threes, 4.8 rebounds)
- Myles Turner (15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds)
- Andrew Nembhardt (7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists)
- Tyrese Halliburton (14.6 points, 6.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds)
Mavericks starting lineup
- Luka Doncic (27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists)
- Kyrie Irving (24.6 points, 59.4% 3-point shooting, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds)
- Klay Thompson (15.6 ppg, 38.8% 3s)
- PJ Washington (10.2 points, 7.8 rebounds)
- Daniel Gafford (9.0 points, 5.6 rebounds)
How to watch Mavericks vs. Pacers
9:45 PM ET, Monday, November 4, 2024, on FanDuel Sports Network.