DALLAS — Cooper Flagg followed his career-high 12-assist outing with an even bigger scoring statement Monday, November 9, pouring in a season-high 43 points as the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Indiana Pacers 125–122. Flagg added 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and hit seven three-pointers. Their combined 78 points helped Dallas complete a three-game homestand sweep and improve to 7–4.
Indiana controlled much of the first half behind Pascal Siakam, who scored 26 of his 29 points before intermission as the Pacers led 66–56. Dallas found another gear after the break, with Flagg scoring 30 of his 43 points in the second half. Flagg and Irving combined for 26 fourth-quarter points, including the Mavericks’ first 13 of the period. Indiana had a chance to extend the game after P.J. Washington Jr. missed two late free throws, but Caleb Martin disrupted the Pacers’ final possession to seal the win.
The performance added a different dimension to Flagg’s rapidly developing season. On Sunday against Brooklyn, he created shots for teammates with 12 assists; one night later, he became Dallas’ primary scoring force against a determined opponent. Irving’s production also mattered because he played on consecutive nights for the first time this season following his long recovery from an ACL injury. Dallas next travels to Minnesota, carrying a three-game winning streak and growing evidence that its young star and veteran guard can close games together.