Indiana’s Bench Made Dallas Pay for Every Fourth-Quarter Answer
Indiana’s reserves scored 47 points and repeatedly answered Dallas’ pushes, but Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and a few extra possessions carried the Mavericks to a 125-122 win.
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Indiana’s reserves scored 47 points and repeatedly answered Dallas’ pushes, but Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and a few extra possessions carried the Mavericks to a 125-122 win.
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