The Dallas Mavericks notched their fifth road win of the season, defeating the Indiana Pacers 124-112. Kristaps Pozingis led the Mavericks with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Malcolm Brogdon led the Pacers in defeat with 26 points.
Rick Carlisle opted for the first starting line up of the season featuring Kristaps Porzingis at the five as the Indiana Pacers were without starting big man Myles Turner due to a hand fracture. The results from Dallas were high octane as they scored with ease, particularly after Indiana tried to blitz Luka Doncic on high screen and rolls, leaving Doncic with easy pickings, The Mavericks led by as many as 15 but a sloppy close to the quarter resulted in a 37-28 lead after twelve minutes of action.