The Mavericks seized control early, but Indiana clawed back 12 points in the third quarter.
Dallas poured in 44 points in the opening quarter and carried a 77-43 advantage into halftime. Indiana answered with a 33-21 third quarter, trimming the gap from 34 to 22, but the Mavericks still lead 98-76 entering the fourth. Kyrie Irving has 21 points, while P.J. Washington has added 18 points and nine rebounds. Cooper Flagg has 14 points and a game-best plus-34 rating for Dallas.
Key Performers
Kyrie Irving (Dallas): 21 points, 4-of-9 from three P.J. Washington (Dallas): 18 points, 9 rebounds Cooper Flagg (Dallas): 14 points, plus-34