Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 2/22/2026 Preview and Pick

Game: Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is the site where the Indiana Pacers (15-40) will meet the Dallas Mavericks (19-35) on Sunday.

The Mavericks played the Lakers and took a loss by a final of 124-104 in their last contest. Dallas walked away from the game with a 49.4% FG percentage (39 out of 79) and converted 7 of 26 3-pointers. At the free throw line, the Mavericks converted 19 of their 25 tries for a percentage of 76.0%. In reference to grabbing boards, they compiled a total of 28 with 4 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 22 assists for the game in addition to forcing 13 turnovers and earning 7 steals. In terms of the defense, Dallas allowed their opponent to shoot 55.8% from the floor on 48 of 86 shooting. Los Angeles doled out 35 assists and had 8 steals for this game. In addition, Los Angeles pulled down 44 rebounds (10 offensive, 34 defensive) and earned 1 block. Los Angeles finished shooting 85.7% when shooting free throws by burying 18 of 21 shots. They made 10 out of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc. With respect to fouls, the Mavericks ended up finishing with 18 and the Lakers totaled 20 fouls.

Max Christie is a player who was a major contributor for the game. Christie ended up going 58.3% from the floor and also recorded 4 dimes. He played 30 minutes played and pulled down 1 rebound. He recorded 19 points on 7 out of 12 shooting.

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Dallas will play this game with a win-loss mark of 19-35 so far this year. They are averaging 113.9 pts per game (22nd in the NBA) while shooting 47.1% from the field. The Mavericks are hitting 34.2% on shots from downtown (586 of 1,714) and 74.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Dallas is pulling down 44.7 boards per game and has tallied 1,355 dimes on the year, which ranks 24th in basketball in terms of passing the rock. They turn it over 14.7 times per contest and as a squad are committing 18.5 fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on the defensive end, the Mavericks are forcing 13.5 turnovers on a nightly basis while drawing 21.0 fouls. They concede 33.8% on shots from downtown and they are 21st in basketball in points per game allowed (117.4). The Mavericks defensively are allowing a field goal percentage of 46.7% (2,373 of 5,085) and they surrender 47.1 boards per contest as a squad. They rank 19th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,475 surrendered for the year.

The last time they took the hardwood, the Pacers walked away with a victory by a final of 115-110 when they played the Nets. In regard to team rebounding, Indiana permitted Brooklyn to pull down 47 overall (12 on the offensive glass). They went 42.4% from 3-point land by connecting on 14 out of 33 and ended up shooting 20 out of 26 at the free throw line (76.9%). The Pacers permitted the Nets to make 38 of their 85 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 44.7% in this matchup. When all was said and done, the Pacers shot 45 for 92 from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 48.9%. In regard to shots from beyond the perimeter, Indiana knocked down 15 out of 42 attempts (35.7%). They were able to bury 10 of them for a percentage of 71.4%. The Nets were called for 18 fouls in the game which got the Pacers to the free throw line for 14 attempts. They also turned the ball over 12 times, while getting 11 steals for the matchup. The Pacers were able to corral 33 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards totaling 42 in this matchup.

Jarace Walker was important for the Pacers for the game. He buried 9 out of 18 for this game for a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and totaled 5 rebounds. Walker earned 23 points in his 32 mins of playing time and totaled 3 dimes for this contest.

Indiana has a win-loss mark of 15-40 so far this year. When it comes to executing on offense, the Pacers are connecting on 44.9% from the field, which is 29th in basketball. Indiana has earned 6,113 points this year (111.1 per game) and they grab 42.7 boards per game. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 26.1 times per contest (17th in the NBA) and they are turning it over 14.2 times per game. The Pacers have committed 21.9 fouls per game and they hit 76.7% from the charity stripe.

The Pacers defensively are ranked 24th in the league in points per game surrendered with 118.6. They are forcing 13.9 TO's per game and have allowed teams to shoot 48.3% from the field (26th in basketball). The Indiana defense concedes 34.6% on 3-pointers (633 of 1,831) and their opposition knocks down 76.6% of their shots from the free throw line. They have conceded 25.6 assists and 47.1 boards on a nightly basis, which is ranked 9th and 27th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Dallas

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