Mavericks Edge Pacers in Close Contest
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks 107, Indiana Pacers 105, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks?
Dallas Mavericks beat Indiana Pacers 107-105 at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers, finishing with a score of 107 to 105. This victory marks the Mavericks' second win at home this season, improving their record to 2-3, while the Pacers remain winless on the road at 0-4. The game took place at the American Airlines Center, where the Mavericks have struggled recently, holding a home record of 3-4 over their last ten games. Despite this win, they are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost their previous game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Mavericks have averaged 106.5 points scored and allowed 118.5 points in their last ten games. Their recent form shows a record of 1-4 in their last five games, with an average of 105.8 points scored and 120.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Pacers have been more productive overall, averaging 119.1 points scored and 117.7 points allowed over their last ten games, although they are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their last five games have seen them average 117.8 points scored and 126.0 points allowed, indicating defensive struggles.
Historically, the Mavericks lead the series against the Pacers 1-0 this season, having previously defeated them in two matchups last season. The last meeting occurred on March 19, 2025, where the Mavericks fell to the Pacers with a score of 131-135. In their earlier encounter this season on November 5, 2024, the Mavericks lost again, 127-134, showcasing a challenging trend against Indiana.
In terms of player availability, the Mavericks faced some injury concerns with Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II all listed as day-to-day. The Pacers also had Tyrese Haliburton marked as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was ruled out with a knee injury. The status of these players could significantly impact future games as the season progresses.
The betting market had favored the Mavericks in this matchup, with a probability of winning set at 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. The game conditions were typical for an indoor basketball venue, allowing both teams to focus on their gameplay without external weather factors affecting performance.
Viewers should have watched for the performance of Max Christie, who contributed critical free throws in the fourth quarter, helping to seal the win for the Mavericks. Additionally, Pascal Siakam and Brandon Williams were also key players for the Pacers, with Siakam making crucial free throws late in the game. The final moments showcased a tense atmosphere as both teams fought hard for the win, but the Mavericks managed to hold on for the victory.
Injury report
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
- Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
- Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
Leaders
- PointsBrandon Williams20Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsD'Angelo Russell5Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsP.J. Washington11Dallas Mavericks
- PointsPascal Siakam27Indiana Pacers
- AssistsJarace Walker5Indiana Pacers
- ReboundsPascal Siakam13Indiana Pacers
Recent form
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L1106.5 scored · 118.5 allowed per game3-4 at home
- L94-101vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 28
- W139-129vs Toronto RaptorsOct 26
- L107-117vs Washington WizardsOct 25
- L92-125vs San Antonio SpursOct 23
- L97-132at Memphis GrizzliesApr 13
- W124-102vs Toronto RaptorsApr 12
- L97-112vs Los Angeles LakersApr 9
- L104-135at LA ClippersApr 6
- L91-114at LA ClippersApr 5
- W120-118vs Atlanta HawksApr 3
Indiana Pacers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L3119.1 scored · 117.7 allowed per game2-2 away
- L110-114at Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 26
- L103-128at Memphis GrizzliesOct 26
- L135-141vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 23
- W126-118at Cleveland CavaliersApr 13
- L115-129vs Orlando MagicApr 11
- W114-112vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 10
- W104-98vs Washington WizardsApr 8
- W125-120at Denver NuggetsApr 7
- W140-112vs Utah JazzApr 4
- W119-105vs Charlotte HornetsApr 2
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Indiana Pacers | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-106 | 36-79 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 13-45 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 21 |
| Free throws | 18-28 | 30-37 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 52 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 19 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 40 |
| Assists | 20 | 21 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 7 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 3 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 3 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 23 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 56 |
| Fouls | 29 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter70-73Mac McClung makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Tony Bradley assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-73Quenton Jackson makes 14-foot jumper (Mac McClung assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-75Caleb Martin makes 19-foot jumper (Naji Marshall assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-78Caleb Martin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-79Caleb Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-79Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter74-79Pascal Siakam makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter74-81Brandon Williams makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter76-81Aaron Nesmith makes two point shot (RayJ Dennis assists)
- 4th Quarter76-83Dwight Powell makes 2-foot layup (Max Christie assists)
- 4th Quarter76-85Brandon Williams makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter76-87Dwight Powell makes 1-foot layup (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter76-88Dwight Powell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter78-88Ben Sheppard makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter81-88Jarace Walker makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter83-88Tony Bradley makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter83-90Cooper Flagg makes 2-foot two point shot (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter83-91Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter85-91Jarace Walker makes 15-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-93Cooper Flagg makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-95P.J. Washington makes layup (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter87-95Pascal Siakam makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter87-97Cooper Flagg makes two point shot (Max Christie assists)
- 4th Quarter87-99Max Christie makes 1-foot dunk (P.J. Washington assists)
- 4th Quarter90-99RayJ Dennis makes 28-foot three point jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
- 4th Quarter90-100Naji Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-100Jarace Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
- 4th Quarter93-101Dwight Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-101Pascal Siakam makes 25-foot three point jumper (RayJ Dennis assists)
- 4th Quarter96-102Dwight Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-103Dwight Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-103Pascal Siakam makes 26-foot three point jumper (RayJ Dennis assists)
- 4th Quarter99-104Max Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-105Max Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-105Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter101-105Pascal Siakam makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter101-106Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-107Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-107RayJ Dennis makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter105-107RayJ Dennis makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Mavericks, below favours Indiana Pacers.
Venue
- American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
- Attendance19141
- OfficialsMark Lindsay, CJ Washington, Ray Acosta
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