Irving Stepback Three Lifts Mavericks Past Pacers
Kyrie Irving's first-half scoring helped Dallas trim a 66-55 Indiana halftime lead in its home matchup on Monday.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on Monday, November 9, seeking their seventh win of the season. Kyrie Irving hit a stepback three-pointer over Pacers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during a game that saw Indiana lead 66-55 at halftime.
Why it matters
The contest was Irving's first back-to-back of the 2026-27 season, and the Mavericks were looking to build toward a seventh win as the season progresses. Early-season results like this one shape the team's standing as it works through its schedule.
Irving made 4 of 6 three-point attempts and scored 19 points in just 15 minutes before halftime, while Flagg added 15 points for Dallas. The final outcome and second-half totals were not included in the available information.
The players
Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks guard who scored 19 points in the first half of his first back-to-back of the 2026-27 season.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Indiana Pacers forward who was defending Irving when the stepback three-pointer was hit.
Cooper Flagg
Dallas Mavericks forward who scored 15 points for Dallas in the first half.
The details
Irving hit a stepback three over Oubre Jr., shrugging off the Pacers forward before taking the shot. The Mavericks trailed 66-55 at the break, with Irving leading Dallas's first-half scoring.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Mavericks host the Pacers at American Airlines Center.
Season Trajectory
The Mavericks are chasing a seventh win this early in the season, so each game against a conference opponent like Indiana helps define how quickly Dallas can climb. Irving's perimeter production remains central to that effort.
Irving's 19-point first half makes him a key fantasy consideration for Mavericks lineups when he is on the floor. Dallas's push toward a seventh win also affects how the rotation is managed in upcoming games.
The takeaway
Irving's efficient first-half scoring on a back-to-back shows how much Dallas's offense leans on his perimeter shooting. Watching his minutes and three-point volume will indicate how the Mavericks balance scoring across the roster.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Basketball coverage across the Dallas sports desk.
