INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers open their 2026-27 home schedule vs. the Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana opened the 2026-27 season with a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points with 12 assists in leading the Pacers' fourth-quarter comeback in his first regular season game since tearing his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 15 rebounds in his first game with Haliburton and Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 30 points with 8 rebounds.
The Mavericks were blown out by the Houston Rockets, 128-110, in their season opener Wednesday. Flagg had 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 turnovers and Kyrie Irving returned from a torn ACL to score 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting.
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Indiana Pacers game vs Dallas Mavericks start time, where to watch tonight, Oct. 23
06:35 AM ET, October 23 2026, Scott HornerThe Indiana Pacers make their 2026-27 NBA home debut tonight, Oct. 23, against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Pacers opened the season with a thrilling win over the New Orleans Pelicans in which Tyrese Haliburton — who missed last season with an Achilles injury — notched a double-double and Pascal Siakam scored 30 points. Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) missed the opener.
The Mavericks lost their opener to the Houston Rockets. Kyrie Irving returned from a long injury layoff, and last year's Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg, leads Dallas.
Here's what you should know about the game:
When do the Indiana Pacers play? Pacers-Mavericks start time on Friday, Oct. 23
The Indiana Pacers play the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Oct. 23, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
What channel are the Pacers on tonight? Where to watch Pacers-Mavericks
TV: DAZN in Indianapolis; MavsTV+, KFAA in Dallas
Pacers injury report vs. Mavericks; who's in, who's out for Pacers tonight?
- Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) missed the opener.
- Mavericks: Dereck Lively II (foot), Caleb Martin (thumb), Jett Howard (calf), Tark Biberovic (heel) and Santi Aldama (knee) missed the opener.
What radio station are the Pacers on tonight? How to listen to Pacers-Mavericks
Radio: 93.5, 107.5 FM in Indianapolis; 870 AM, 105.3 FM in Dallas.
How to stream the Pacers game tonight? How to stream Pacers vs. Mavericks
DAZN; SiriusXM Channels 99, 218 (Pacers feed)
What is DAZN?
DAZN is a sports streaming service that carries NBA and NHL games, boxing and MMA matches, auto racing soccer and podcasts.
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