The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) return to action against the Indiana Pacers (20-23) after an eventful trade deadline saw the Mavericks net JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli in exchange for James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and a second-round pick.
The Mavericks took the first matchup between these two teams as Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 124-112 victory. However, both clubs were without key contributors. The Mavericks were in the midst of the COVID fiasco, and the Pacers were missing elite shot-blocker Myles Turner and Jeremy Lamb.
The two teams are playing different basketball in the past 15 games.