Pacers Links: Frank Vogel, Pacers become quick change artists to generate some offense

The Pacers used their shootaround time wisely by altering their offensive game plan which worked according to plan on Friday against the Mavericks.

Better late than never for second half Pacers

Indiana outscored Dallas 55-34 in the second half en route to an exciting 103-83 victory.

Pacers cruise over Mavericks 103-83

The Pacers finally shook loose all the early struggles with a solid winning effort.

Mavericks edging Pacers 49-48 at halftime

The Indiana Pacers showed more fight in the opening minutes than they showed all Wednesday night, jumping out to a 7-0 lead. The Dallas Mavericks immediately returned the favor as the two teams would go on to engage in an exciting see saw match through the first 24 minutes. The Pacers had much better effort, improved ball movement, and over 50% shooting. George Hill and David West led the Pacers with 10 apiece with Paul George following up with nine. O.J. Mayo (12) and Vince Carter (10) reached double figures for the Mavericks.

Darren Collison's return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse gave him four points and three assists in the half. The Pacers shot 54% and assisted on 12 of their 20 field goals. With this team, there's rarely ever just good news, and the team dealt the bad by shooting just 6-14 from the free throw line.

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Mavericks vs. Pacers: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more

The Indiana Pacers face a few familiar foes playing for the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Mavericks vs. Pacers Links: Familiar faces for Dallas may not be so friendly to Pacers

There will be an abundance of familiar faces on the Dallas bench when the Pacers host the Mavericks on Friday night.