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THE COURTSIDE DATA DESK / 2026–27

Mavericks rally past Pacers behind Flagg, Irving and a late defensive stop.

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Dallas, playing the second night of a back-to-back, erased an early deficit and beat Indiana 125-122 on Monday in a game decided at the final possession.

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 78 points, and the Mavericks leaned on a late defensive substitution from Caleb Martin to seal the stop.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Dallas' back-to-back win and Martin's closing defensive role suggest the late-game rotation can hinge on matchups even when Irving carries the offense.

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