Pacers defeat Mavericks 134-127 in late-night showcase 

The Indiana Pacers claimed a 134-127 win over the Mavericks on Nov. 4 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, marking a strong start to the season against top contenders.& & After previously defeating last season’s Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Celtics, the Pacers have now toppled both finalists from last season’s NBA Finals, sparking optimism among Indiana fans. In front of a packed Dallas crowd, the Pacers improved their record to 3-4, while the Mavericks fell to 4-3.& Myles Turner led Indiana’s offense with a standout 30-point performance, adding 11 rebounds and five three-pointers. Turner, a native of Texas, recorded his third 30+ point performance against the Mavericks.& & Early on, Turner set the tone early with a powerful dunk over Mavericks star Luka Dončić, energizing his team and providing some traction early for the Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 25 points and orchestrated the offense with 12 assists, continuing his run as a key playmaker in the league.& Related: Pacers’ Myles Turner blocks out food insecurity with new initiative Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner during Pacers Media Day on Sept. 30, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Photo/Walt Thomas) Turner talked about his ferociousness on offense following the game.& & “I had...