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The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks lock horns on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center. The Pacers have gone winless after their first three without star guard Tyrese Haliburton and other injury absentees. Nevertheless, they have a decent chance to scratch against a Mavericks team struggling to find its footing with just one win in three outings. The Pacers enter this contest on the back of a 114-110 loss to Minnesota. It was a close loss for Indiana, which received significant contributions from Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith in an incomplete comeback. Siakam dropped 33 points and 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals on 11 of 24 shooting. Meanwhile, Nesmith's cameo featured 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists with five 3s. The duo must string together another efficient night to give the Pacers a chance amid their persisting injuries. On the other hand, the Mavericks also fell short in a comeback against the Thunder in their last outing, losing 101-94. Anthony Davis continued to stuff the statsheet with 26 points, 11 rebounds and three assists on 10 of 16 shooting. He was one of the four players with a positive plus-minus. Meanwhile, P.J. Washington had 15 points and nine rebounds on 5 of 10 shots, while Max Christie added 14 and D'Angelo Russell tallied 11 assists. The Mavericks again relied heavily on the jumbo lineup with Coopre Flagg, which backfired. The combination of guards paired with Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington offered the desired results, and if Dallas wants a win, that's what it must lean on. Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Oct. 29 Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth chart The Pacers could retain their starting lineup from Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith led the backcourt, while Pascal Siakam played at the three, Isaiah Jackson was the power forward and Jay Huff was the center. Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart The Mavericks could retain their starting lineup from Monday's loss to Oklahoma. Cooper Flagg and Max Christie were the guards, with Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis on the frontcourt. Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports for Oct. 29 Indiana Pacers injury report The Indiana Pacers could miss up to eight players. Jonny Furphy is out with a left foot bone bruise, Kam Jones has a lower back stress reaction, Bennedict Mathurin is sidelined with a right great toe sprain, T.J. McConnell has a left hamstring strain, Andre Nembhard has a left shoulder strain and Obi Topin is dealing with a right foot stress reaction. They all join Tyrese Haliburton, who would be a mainstay on the injury report as he recovers from a right torn Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 NBA finals Game 7. Meanwhile, Taelon Peter is the only player with a slightly different status, as he's doubtful due to a right groin strain. He's unlikely to suit up. Dallas Mavericks injury report The Dallas Mavericks also have a stacked injury report, with six players headlined by Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Davis makes his debut on the injury list due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy. However, he's likely to play. Meanwhile, Irving continues recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in March. Dante Exum is the other absentee, citin right knee injury management. Meanwhile, centers Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are doubtful. Lively is nursing a right knee sprain and Gafford has a right ankle sprain. Lively could miss his second straight game, while Gafford is likely to see another delay in his season debut. Brandon Williams is questionable due to personal reasons.
