Looking to close out their five-game road trip with a fourth win, Indiana headed to halftime on Sunday night in Dallas leading the Mavericks, 55-52.
Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic scored Dallas' first four points, but had to exit after picking up his second foul just 4:21 into Sunday's contest. The Pacers took advantage of his absence, opening up an 18-11 lead.
Myles Turner tallied seven points and five rebounds in the opening frame, while Justin Holiday added a pair of 3-pointers off the bench. Doncic returned late in the quarter and scored eight more points, but the Blue & Gold still led after one, 31-25.