Dallas Mavericks 134, Indiana Pacers 130 — that final score tells you it was close, real close. Khris Middleton went off for 25 points on a stunning 73.3% shooting night, P.J. Washington added 23 and 9 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 30 points in a game that refused to slow down. If you came here for the full dallas mavericks vs indiana pacers match player stats, every number you need is right below.
Table of contents
- Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
- Dallas Mavericks Player Stats
- Indiana Pacers Player Stats
- Head to Head Team Comparison
- Game Context: What Actually Happened on Feb 22
- Pascal Siakam: The One Who Almost Flipped It
- Key Storylines and Statistical Highlights
- Analysis: Why Dallas Won a Game They Probably Should Not Have
- Stat Leaders at a Glance
- Where This Result Fits in the Season Picture
Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Quarter | Indiana Pacers | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 33 | 36 |
| Q2 | 33 | 35 |
| Q3 | 29 | 32 |
| Q4 | 35 | 31 |
| FINAL | 130 | 134 |
Dallas built their advantage across the first three quarters and held on for dear life in the fourth. Indiana outscored them 35 to 31 in the final frame but it was not enough to flip the result.
Dallas Mavericks Player Stats
Mavericks Individual Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | FG% | 3PM | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | F | 25 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11/15 | 73.3% | 3/5 | 0/0 | +5 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8/14 | 57.1% | 1/4 | 6/8 | +4 |
| Naji Marshall | G | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7/10 | 70.0% | 0/1 | 3/6 | -1 |
| Max Christie | G | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6/11 | 54.5% | 2/4 | 2/2 | -5 |
| Brandon Williams | G | 15 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4/8 | 50.0% | 1/3 | 6/8 | +15 |
| Marvin Bagley III | F | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/9 | 55.6% | 0/0 | 2/4 | -6 |
| Caleb Martin | F | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/5 | 60.0% | 1/2 | 0/0 | +1 |
| Tyus Jones | G | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | 25.0% | 0/2 | 0/0 | -6 |
Mavericks Advanced Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Team FG% | 54.3% |
| 3-Point % | 39.3% (11/28) |
| Free Throw % | 65.6% (21/32) |
| Total Rebounds | 61 |
| Assists | 29 |
| Turnovers | 11 |
| Points in Paint | 64 |
| Bench Points | 45 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 |
| Second Chance Points | 14 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| Offensive Rating | 122.8 |
| Defensive Rating | 118.4 |
| Effective FG% | 60.1% |
| True Shooting % | 62.0% |
| Biggest Lead | 11 |
Indiana Pacers Player Stats
Pacers Individual Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | FG% | 3PM | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | F | 30 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12/19 | 63.2% | 2/3 | 4/5 | +7 |
| Andrew Nembhard | G | 22 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 7/14 | 50.0% | 3/6 | 5/5 | -4 |
| Jarace Walker | F | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6/13 | 46.2% | 4/7 | 2/5 | +3 |
| Kobe Brown | F | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5/9 | 55.6% | 3/4 | 2/2 | -10 |
| Ben Sheppard | G | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/9 | 44.4% | 3/6 | 2/2 | 0 |
| Quenton Jackson | G | 11 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4/9 | 44.4% | 3/4 | 0/0 | +2 |
| Kam Jones | G | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4/4 | 100.0% | 2/2 | 0/0 | -14 |
| Micah Potter | C | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1/7 | 14.3% | 0/4 | 0/0 | +5 |
Pacers Advanced Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Team FG% | 50.0% |
| 3-Point % | 47.6% (20/42) |
| Free Throw % | 80.0% (16/20) |
| Total Rebounds | 45 |
| Assists | 37 |
| Turnovers | 16 |
| Points in Paint | 48 |
| Bench Points | 41 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 |
| Second Chance Points | 12 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| Offensive Rating | 118.4 |
| Defensive Rating | 122.8 |
| Effective FG% | 60.6% |
| True Shooting % | 63.2% |
| Biggest Lead | 3 |
Head to Head Team Comparison
| Category | Indiana Pacers | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 130 | 134 |
| FG% | 50.0% | 54.3% |
| 3P Made/Att | 20/42 | 11/28 |
| 3P% | 47.6% | 39.3% |
| Free Throws | 16/20 | 21/32 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 61 |
| Assists | 37 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Points in Paint | 48 | 64 |
| Bench Points | 41 | 45 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 10 | 19 |
| Biggest Lead | 3 | 11 |
Numbers that jump out: Dallas dominated in the paint, 64 to 48. Indiana launched and made far more threes (20 made on 42 attempts vs Dallas’s 11 made on 28). Dallas won the turnover battle 11 to 16, which directly translated into 19 points off turnovers for the Mavericks compared to just 10 for the Pacers.
Game Context: What Actually Happened on Feb 22
This one was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Dallas came in on a back-to-back, having dropped a 122 to 111 loss in Minnesota the night before. The Pacers were looking to take full advantage of a road-fatigued opponent at home.
What nobody expected was Khris Middleton putting together one of his cleanest shooting performances of the season. He went 11 for 15 from the field, three of five from deep, finished with 7 assists alongside those 25 points, and posted a +5 plus/minus. His true shooting percentage on the night was 83.3%. On a back-to-back. On the road.
P.J. Washington was the other pillar for Dallas. Eight of 14 from the floor, six free throws made, nine boards, a block, and a steal. He ended at +4 and logged a team high efficiency game score of 20.8. Washington has been asked to carry more load in the frontcourt this season and performances like this answer those calls directly.
Brandon Williams deserves a spotlight too. His +15 was the best mark on either team. Seven assists, two steals, 15 points off the bench, and a block. When your backup guard is the most impactful player on the floor by plus/minus, the depth chart is working exactly as intended.
Pascal Siakam: The One Who Almost Flipped It
Siakam put together a 30 point, 8 rebound, 3 assist night shooting 63.2% from the floor. He attacked the paint all night, scored 16 of those points inside, and his true shooting percentage hit 70.8%. His +7 was the best individual mark in the game.
The issue for Indiana was what surrounded him. Andrew Nembhard was excellent, 22 points and 11 assists for a double double, shooting 50% with a perfect 5 for 5 at the free throw line. But Indiana as a team committed 16 turnovers. Dallas converted those into 19 points. In a four point game, that is the entire margin.
Jarace Walker added a strong all around line, 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 threes made, and 2 steals. A credible third option. But his 2 for 5 at the free throw line in a tight game is exactly where margin moments bleed out.
Key Storylines and Statistical Highlights
Paint Dominance
Dallas scored 64 points in the paint to Indiana’s 48. The Mavericks went 32 for 53 from inside (60.4%) while the Pacers went 24 for 44 (54.5%). That 16 point differential in the paint gave Dallas the cushion they needed to survive Indiana’s fourth quarter run.
Indiana’s Three Point Barrage
Twenty threes made on 42 attempts at 47.6% is genuinely impressive shooting. Kobe Brown went 3 for 4, Quenton Jackson 3 for 4, Nembhard 3 for 6, Walker 4 for 7, and Sheppard 3 for 6. Five different players contributing from deep. On a cleaner offensive night for Dallas, those threes would have won Indiana the game. Dallas never let Indiana lead by more than 3 points all night.
Turnover Battle
Dallas turned it over 11 times. Indiana turned it over 16 times. The Mavericks converted those 16 Indiana turnovers into 19 points. Indiana converted Dallas’s 11 into just 10. That is a net swing of nine points. The final margin was four. The turnover battle was the game.
Bench Battle
Dallas bench: 45 points. Indiana bench: 41 points. Relatively close, but Dallas’s reserves ran a cleaner operation. Brandon Williams (15 pts, 7 ast, +15) and Marvin Bagley III (12 pts, 11 reb) from the second unit were two of the three biggest individual contributors on either side.
Free Throw Activity Gap
Indiana shot 80% from the line (16 for 20), which is solid. Dallas shot 65.6% (21 for 32), below their standard. But Dallas drew 12 more free throw attempts. Getting to the line that many more times creates volume that compensates for a lower conversion rate.
Analysis: Why Dallas Won a Game They Probably Should Not Have
1. Middleton’s efficiency carried the first half. When you are hitting 73% of your field goals with seven assists, you are forcing the defense to help on the ball while still getting open looks for teammates. Indiana never found a consistent answer for him.
2. The turnover gap was decisive. Sixteen turnovers in roughly 110 possessions is a significant liability. The Pacers generated 37 team assists, which says their ball movement was flowing. But those 16 giveaways handed Dallas a points off turnovers edge that was larger than the final margin of victory.
3. Bagley on the glass gave Dallas extra life. His 11 rebounds (37.7% defensive rebound rate on the night) kept Indiana from recycling possessions at crucial moments. Dallas held the Pacers to just 12 second chance points total.
4. Indiana’s fourth quarter push came too late. Outscoring Dallas 35 to 31 in the fourth period shows the Pacers had the offense to win this game. But they were always chasing. Their largest lead all night was 3 points. Dallas held the lead for the majority of the 48 minutes and Indiana never got enough runway.
Stat Leaders at a Glance
| Category | Leader | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Pascal Siakam (IND) | 30 |
| Rebounds | Marvin Bagley III (DAL) | 11 |
| Assists | Andrew Nembhard (IND) | 11 |
| Best FG% (min 5 att) | Khris Middleton (DAL) | 73.3% |
| Best True Shooting % | Khris Middleton (DAL) | 83.3% |
| Best Plus/Minus | Brandon Williams (DAL) | +15 |
| Most 3PM | Jarace Walker (IND) | 4 |
| Most Turnovers | Pascal Siakam (IND) | 5 |
| Paint Points Leader | Pascal Siakam (IND) | 16 |
| Best Efficiency Score | Khris Middleton (DAL) | 23.7 |
Where This Result Fits in the Season Picture
For Dallas, this road win on a back-to-back carries real value. The scoring was distributed across Middleton, Washington, Marshall, Christie, and Williams. No single player had to carry 30 plus points. The bench producing 45 points against a competitive Indiana squad is a sign the roster has real depth right now.
For Indiana, this is a painful one. Siakam was dominant. Nembhard ran the offense to near perfection from an assist standpoint. The three point shooting was elite. But the turnover numbers undercut everything. This style of play, high pace, heavy ball movement, a lot of threes, creates turnovers as a byproduct. When those turnovers get converted at a high rate by the opposition, the math gets unforgiving fast.
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