Pacers Fall 125-122: Siakam's Tale of Two Halves, Flagg & Irving Dominate + Rebounding Woes

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ANOTHER FRUSTRATING LOSS FOR THE INDIANA PACERS!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap Indiana's 125-122 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, a game that featured an incredible first half from Pascal Siakam, a dominant performance from Dallas' star duo and another frustrating night on the glass for the Pacers.

SIAKAM'S TALE OF TWO HALVES!

Pascal Siakam was absolutely sensational in the opening half, scoring 26 points and helping Indiana build a 10-point halftime lead.

But the second half was an entirely different story.

After looking nearly unstoppable through the first 24 minutes, Siakam managed just THREE points after halftime, finishing with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Alex and Facci discuss what changed, how Dallas adjusted defensively and why Indiana desperately needed more from its All-Star forward down the stretch.

FLAGG & IRVING WERE UNSTOPPABLE!

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving put on an offensive clinic, combining for an incredible 78 points!

Flagg erupted for 43 points, while Irving poured in 35 as Dallas' dynamic duo took control of the game and helped the Mavericks erase Indiana's halftime advantage.

The guys discuss what made these two so difficult to defend, where Indiana struggled to contain them and how their offensive dominance ultimately decided the game.

THE REBOUNDING PROBLEMS ARE GETTING OLD!

Once again, the Pacers struggled to control the glass, and it proved costly in another close defeat.

Alex and Facci spend significant time discussing Indiana's rebounding woes, the inability to consistently finish defensive possessions and why these recurring issues continue to hurt the team.

What needs to change? Is this a personnel problem, an effort problem or a combination of both?

ANOTHER WINNABLE GAME SLIPS AWAY!

Despite the disappointing finish, Indiana had plenty of opportunities to come away with a victory.

The guys break down the biggest moments, individual performances, second-half struggles and what the Pacers need to improve moving forward.

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