NBA · Final

Mavericks Edge Pacers in Close Contest

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Sunday, February 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Dallas Mavericks 134, Indiana Pacers 130, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers?

Dallas Mavericks beat Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers?

Dallas Mavericks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This victory marks the Mavericks' third consecutive win over the Pacers in their recent series, having previously won both meetings this season. The Mavericks now hold a 2-0 advantage in the season series against Indiana.

The Pacers entered the game with a home record of 15-43, while the Mavericks had a slightly better away record of 20-36. Indiana's recent form showed a 4-6 record in their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this matchup. The Pacers averaged 115.6 points scored but allowed 119.7 in those games. Their last five games resulted in a record of 2-3, with an average scoring of 115.8 and an average of 121.8 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Mavericks struggled significantly, with a record of 0-9-1 in their last ten games, extending their losing streak to nine games. They averaged just 100.7 points scored while allowing 110.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games had them averaging 114.8 points scored but allowing 127.8 points, indicating defensive issues that have plagued the team.

The injury report for the game highlighted key players for both teams. For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton was listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was ruled out with a knee injury. The Mavericks faced similar concerns, with Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II all listed as day-to-day due to knee and foot issues.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Mavericks favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 237.5. The odds for the over and under were both -110. The money line showed the Pacers at -102 and the Mavericks at -118, indicating a close contest anticipated by the market.

Game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, with no significant weather or venue issues reported. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a thrilling fourth quarter. Key scoring plays included a layup by Jarace Walker, which brought the Pacers within two points late in the game. However, Max Christie of the Mavericks made crucial free throws that helped secure the win.

In summary, the Mavericks' narrow victory over the Pacers not only extends their dominance in the series but also highlights the ongoing struggles faced by both teams as they navigate through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DAL -1.5	237.5 o -110 / u -110	Dallas Mavericks -118 · Indiana Pacers -102

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Injury report

Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks

Leaders

PointsPascal Siakam30Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard11Indiana Pacers
ReboundsJarace Walker9Indiana Pacers
PointsKhris Middleton25Dallas Mavericks
AssistsKhris Middleton7Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsMarvin Bagley III11Dallas Mavericks

Recent form

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2115.6 scored · 119.7 allowed per game2-2 at home

L118-131at Washington WizardsFeb 21
L105-112at Washington WizardsFeb 20
W115-110at Brooklyn NetsFeb 12
W137-134at New York KnicksFeb 11
L104-122at Toronto RaptorsFeb 8
L99-105at Milwaukee BucksFeb 7
L122-131vs Utah JazzFeb 4
L114-118vs Houston RocketsFeb 3
W129-124vs Atlanta HawksFeb 1
W113-110vs Chicago BullsJan 29

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 0-9-1Streak L9100.7 scored · 110.1 allowed per game0-5 away

L111-122at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 21
L104-124at Los Angeles LakersFeb 13
L111-120at Phoenix SunsFeb 11
L125-138at San Antonio SpursFeb 7
L123-135vs San Antonio SpursFeb 6
L100-110vs Boston CelticsFeb 4
L107-111at Houston RocketsFeb 1
L121-123vs Charlotte HornetsJan 30
L105-118vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 29
D0-0at Milwaukee BucksJan 26

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Dallas Mavericks	Indiana Pacers
Field goals	51-94	47-94
Field goal %	54	50
Three-pointers	11-28	20-42
Three-point %	39	48
Free throws	21-32	16-20
Free throw %	66	80
Rebounds	45	39
Offensive rebounds	10	9
Defensive rebounds	35	30
Assists	29	37
Steals	9	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	11	15
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	2	0
Technical fouls, total	2	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	19
Fast-break points	11	9
Points in the paint	64	48
Fouls	13	23
Largest lead	11	3
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	90	4

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter96-90Naji Marshall makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter96-93Ben Sheppard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
3rd Quarter98-93Naji Marshall makes 10-foot jumper (Daniel Gafford assists)
3rd Quarter100-93Caleb Martin makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Brandon Williams assists)
3rd Quarter100-95Pascal Siakam makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Kam Jones assists)
3rd Quarter103-95Klay Thompson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter106-95Klay Thompson makes 31-foot three pointer
4th Quarter106-98Kam Jones makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter106-99Pascal Siakam makes technical free throw
4th Quarter107-99P.J. Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-101Pascal Siakam makes 2-foot layup (Ben Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter109-101Marvin Bagley III makes 1-foot dunk (Tyus Jones assists)
4th Quarter109-104Quenton Jackson makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Pascal Siakam assists)
4th Quarter111-104P.J. Washington makes two point shot
4th Quarter113-104Marvin Bagley III makes 3-foot dunk (Tyus Jones assists)
4th Quarter113-107Kam Jones makes 25-foot three pointer (Micah Potter assists)
4th Quarter115-107Tyus Jones makes 4-foot layup (Khris Middleton assists)
4th Quarter115-110Jarace Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Micah Potter assists)
4th Quarter117-110Khris Middleton makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter117-112Kam Jones makes 20-foot jumper (Ben Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter117-113Ben Sheppard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-114Ben Sheppard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-114Khris Middleton makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter121-114Brandon Williams makes running layup
4th Quarter121-116Andrew Nembhard makes 5-foot two point shot (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter123-116Khris Middleton makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter123-119Andrew Nembhard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter126-119Khris Middleton makes 23-foot three point jumper (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter128-119Max Christie makes two point shot
4th Quarter128-122Andrew Nembhard makes 30-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter129-122P.J. Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter130-122P.J. Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter130-124Jarace Walker makes 1-foot layup (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter132-124Max Christie makes running layup (Khris Middleton assists)
4th Quarter132-126Jay Huff makes alley oop layup (Jarace Walker assists)
4th Quarter133-126Max Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter134-126Max Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter134-128Pascal Siakam makes two point shot
4th Quarter134-129Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter134-130Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2