{
  "id": 16265018,
  "title": "Mavericks lose Flagg to injury, and ruin Haliburton’s home return with 121-105 win over Pacers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mavericks-lose-flagg-to-injury-and-ruin-haliburtons-home-return-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:07:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/23/mavericks-lose-flagg-to-injury-and-ruin-haliburtons-home-return-with-121-105-win-over-pacers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned to play at home for the first time since the 2025 NBA Finals, but the Pacers suffered a 121-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 24 points, while P.J. Washington added 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Mavericks overcame the absence of Cooper Flagg due to a shoulder injury sustained during a foul by Aaron Nesmith. Flagg played only 14 minutes in the second half after the injury, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists. The Mavericks capitalized on a 22-6 run in the first quarter and another 15-0 run in the second quarter, ultimately sealing the victory with a 10-0 run later in the second quarter. Haliburton received a warm welcome during player introductions, but the crowd soon turned their attention to the Mavericks' impressive performance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tyrese Haliburton returned to Pacers' home court for first time since 2025 NBA Finals",
    "Dallas Mavericks defeated Indiana Pacers 121-105 despite Flagg's injury absence",
    "Kyrie Irving led Mavericks with 24 points, P.J. Washington added 20 points and 13 rebounds"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}