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Pacers Host Injured Mavericks: Who Will Cover?
23 Oct
Summary
- Pacers are favored by 7.5 points against the Mavericks.
- Both teams face significant injury challenges.
- Game is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.
The Indiana Pacers will host the Dallas Mavericks on October 23, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Pacers, holding a 1-0 record, are currently favored by 7.5 points against the Mavericks, who begin their season at 0-1. Broadcast details include WTTV, DAZN-IND, KFAA, and MavsTV for television viewers, with NBA League Pass available for out-of-market streaming. Both squads are grappling with substantial injury lists heading into this matchup. The Pacers have T.J. McConnell out with a hamstring issue, while Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith are questionable. The Mavericks are significantly shorthanded, with Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, and Caleb Martin already ruled out, and Dereck Lively II also sidelined. Last season, the Pacers averaged 112.4 points per game, while the Mavericks conceded 119.6, indicating potential offensive challenges for Dallas. Conversely, the Mavericks scored 114.1 points, slightly less than the 120.4 points the Pacers allowed. Both teams' three-point shooting percentages were closely matched with their opponents' percentages last season, suggesting a potentially competitive game if both rosters were at full strength.
