DALLAS, November 10, 2026 — Cooper Flagg delivered one of the biggest scoring performances of his young NBA career, finishing with 43 points and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night.
Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 78 points, with Irving contributing 35 as Dallas completed a comeback after trailing by 13 points at halftime. The Mavericks outscored Indiana 35-29 in the fourth quarter, with the two stars accounting for 26 of Dallas’ points in the period.
Indiana had built its advantage through a strong first half led by Pascal Siakam, who finished with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. The Pacers were particularly effective from the perimeter early, but Dallas found more rhythm after the break and gradually took control of the game.
The closing moments were tense. Dallas had an opportunity to extend its lead at the free-throw line, but P.J. Washington Jr. missed both attempts with four seconds remaining. Indiana secured the rebound, yet the Pacers’ final possession ended when Caleb Martin disrupted a pass near the sideline.
Flagg’s performance extended a run of consistent production. He recorded his fourth consecutive double-double and his fifth of the season, while Irving showed he could handle a demanding back-to-back schedule after returning from a lengthy absence caused by a torn ACL.
The victory lifted Dallas to 7-4 and completed a perfect three-game homestand. Indiana fell to 3-8, leaving the team with work to do as it tries to turn close games into wins.