Mavericks 105 Pacers 94: Game 64 Review

Headline
Another strong start and finish gives Dallas another big win over one of the league's best.

Leaders

Mavs
Points: Ellis, Harris: 20
Rebounds: Nowitzki, Dalembert, Ellis, 8
Assists: Calderon, 7
+-: Harris, +21
Pacers
Points: George, 27
Rebounds: George, 11
Assists: four with 3
+-: Hill, +2

Game Ball
Devin Harris
20 pts., 5 ast., 4 stl., 6-9 FG, 4-6 3PT

X-Factor
Monta Ellis
20 pts., 8 rbs., 8-9 FT, two big shots late

Goat
Pacers Bench
4 points, 1-9 FG, outscored 41-4 by Mavs bench

Play of the Game
Vince Carter outfights Paul George for an offensive rebound that leads to a Jose Calderon three that puts Dallas up 9 with 8:56 to go.

Stat of the Game
Mavericks only commit 10 turnovers compared to Indiana's 20.

Additional Notes
The Mavs won despite Dirk going only 3-14 from the field. He was 7-7 from the line.
The win coupled with a Phoenix loss to Golden State puts Dallas 7th in the West, a game ahead of both the Suns and Memphis in the standings.
The Pacers have now lost 4 in a row but have not lost much ground in the race for first in the East because Miami has lost 3 in a row.

Quote of Note
''In these two games, we've run the gamut of virtually everything. The early big lead, losing the entire lead, getting down and fighting back. And tonight, this is a top-two team in the league. We did it by keeping a real even, strong disposition.''
Rick Carlisle

Next Up
The Mavericks (38-26) begin a three game road trip when they match up with the team directly ahead of them in the West: the Golden State Warriors (40-24), Tuesday at 9:30.