Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds March 5

The Pacers battle the Mavericks tonight

The Indiana Pacers finish a short three-game road trip tonight as they take on the Dallas Mavericks. So far, the Pacers are winless on the trek and will hope to get a victory to keep up in the standings.

Indiana beat Dallas late last month behind an impressive offensive night. They were terrific on the interior. But taking down Luka Doncic more than once in a season is tricky. The Pacers will have to be at their best.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Southwest

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are currently +4.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 246.5.

Pacers vs Mavericks Injury Report

For the Pacers, Doug McDermott is out with a right calf strain. Ben Sheppard (illness) and Aaron Nesmith (left quad bruise) are questionable. Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable due to their status on a two-way contract.

For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic, Derrick Jones Jr., and Maxi Kleber are questionable.

Key Matchup

Myles Turner vs Dereck Lively II: Turner was incredible in the first Pacers vs Mavericks game this season. It was perhaps Turner's best outing of the season, with his inside-out game shining. Lively II struggled to slow him down.

If Turner can have a similar performance against his hometown Mavericks, it would go a long way for Indiana. Lively II being more effective would make life much harder for the Pacers.

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• Sources: Indiana Pacers signing forward Kendall Brown to three-year contract. CLICK HERE. Quenton Jackson is getting a two-way deal with the Pacers. CLICK HERE.
• Ben Sheppard is earning trust of Indiana Pacers with his hard play and quality performances. CLICK HERE.
• Pascal Siakam shows increased comfort level with Indiana Pacers in February win over New Orleans Pelicans. CLICK HERE.
• Indiana Pacers slow start leads to loss against San Antonio Spurs. CLICK HERE.
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