Coming off their worst defensive game of the year, the Mavs have their best 48 minutes on the defensive end and beat the Pacers at their own game.
Leaders
Points: Ellis, 23
Rebounds: Ellis, 9
Assists: Ellis, 6
+-: Wright, +12
Pacers
Points: Hill, 14
Rebounds: Stephenson, 10
Assists: West, 6
+-: West, Hibbert, 0
Game Ball
Monta Ellis
23 pts., 9 rbs., 6 ast., 2 blk., 9-10 FT
X-Factor
Brandan Wright
7 pts. (all in the 4th), 5 rbs., 3-3 FG
Goats
Paul George and Roy Hibbert
All-Stars combine for only 16 pts. on 6-23 shooting.
Play of the Game
Monta Ellis hits two free throws with 35 seconds left to put Mavs up 5 after being stupidly fouled by Lance Stephenson.
Stat of the Game
Mavs win while only shooting 36%. Hold Indiana to 32% shooting.
Additional Notes
The win coupled with a Golden St. loss to Miami puts Dallas in 6th place in the West at the All-Star break.
Devin Harris missed the game due to knee and ankle injuries forcing Shane Larkin to play a critical 23 minutes.
This was the Mavs' first win while shooting less than 36% from the field since beating the Nets on 1-22-11.
Quote of Note
"It was probably the most physical game I've been in in a long time. Usually we win when we outscore people. But tonight we showed we could win a different way."
Dirk Nowitzki
Next Up
The Mavericks (32-22) return from the All-Star break next Tuesday at 7:30, when they face the two-time defending champion Heat (37-14) at the AAC.
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