It has been a rough start to the season thus far for Dallas as they enter Wednesday’s game with a 1-3 record after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
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In Monday’s loss to the Thunder, Anthony Davis led the way for the Mavericks with 26 points, 11 rebounds and three assists while P.J. Washington recorded 15 points and nine rebounds.
Now the Mavericks will try to bounce back on Wednesday night against a beat-up Pacers team as they seek their second victory of the season.
On the other side, the Pacers enter Wednesday’s game winless as they have dropped their first three games of the season, including their last one to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9).© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 33 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists while Aaron Nesmith added 18 points and eight rebounds of his own.
While both teams are searching for a key early-season victory in Wednesday’s matchup, both teams may be without multiple players due to injuries.
Pacers Injury Report, Will Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard Play?
For the Pacers, they have been decimated by injuries to begin the season as they have listed eight players on their injury report for Wednesday’s game.
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Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Indiana has ruled out Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard, Johnny Furphy, Kam Jones, T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton for Wednesday’s game while Taelon Peter is listed as doubtful due to a right groin strain.
Mathurin will miss his second consecutive game due to a toe sprain while Nembhard will be sidelined once again due to a left shoulder sprain.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
With the injuries piling up for the Pacers, they will need players to step up around Siakam as they try to pick up their first victory of the season against the Mavericks on Wednesday.
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Mavericks Injury Report, Will Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg Play?
On the other side, the Mavericks also have a long injury report for Wednesday’s game as they have six players listed on it, including star center Anthony Davis.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Dallas has listed Davis as probable for Wednesday’s game due to an Achilles injury and he is expected to play barring a setback before tipoff.
The Mavericks have also listed Brandon Williams as questionable due to personal reasons, Danile Gafford as doubtful due to a right ankle sprain and Dereck Lively II as doubtful due to a right knee sprain.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32)Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum have been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest, though the Mavericks did receive positive news as Cooper Flagg is not listed on their injury report and will play after suffering a shoulder injury in Monday’s loss to the Thunder.
Fans can catch Wednesday’s matchup between the Pacers and Mavericks from Dallas at 8:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.