Dallas Mavericks face Indiana Pacers in non-conference matchup Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) are set to meet the Indiana Pacers (1-0) in Indianapolis on Friday at 7 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to improve after a challenging previous season, with the Mavericks finishing last year with a 26-56 record and the Pacers at 19-63. Key injuries for the Pacers include Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, and T.J. McConnell. The Mavericks will also be without several players: Tarik Biberovic, Caleb Martin, Jett Howard, Dereck Lively II, and Santi Aldama.
- •Dallas Mavericks enter 2026-2027 season with a 0-1 record.
- •Indiana Pacers started the season 1-0.
- •Dallas finished last season with a 26-56 record.
- •Indiana faced injuries to key players this season.
- •Game takes place at 7 p.m. EDT on Friday.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas travels to Indiana for non-conference matchup
"Dallas Mavericks (0-1, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (1-0, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.
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