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3 things to think about before the Mavericks play the Pacers

The Dallas Mavericks will try to notch their first win of the season as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night. Opening night didn’t go the Mavericks’ way, as they lost to the Rockets in…

By Ben Zajdel · Mavs Moneyball

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:47 AM

Key Things to Know

Ben Zajdel outlines three key factors for the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Writer Ben Zajdel questions new head coach Dusty May using a 10-man rotation in the first quarter against Houston.
The Mavericks must improve transition defense after allowing 32 points off 21 turnovers in their season opener.

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The Dallas Mavericks visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday seeking their first win of the season following an opening-night loss to the Houston Rockets. Indiana enters the matchup after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, marking Tyrese Haliburton's first regular-season home appearance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse since June 2025.

Writer Ben Zajdel highlights three key areas for Dallas, beginning with head coach Dusty May's experimental 10-man first-quarter rotations. Zajdel emphasizes that the Mavericks must limit turnovers to halt Indiana's fastbreak offense after Dallas surrendered 32 points off 21 turnovers against Houston, while also improving upon their 11-of-37 three-point shooting.

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