INDIANAPOLIS — Be cautious about drawing too many conclusions after the Mavericks’ 127-104 victory Monday night over the uber-shorthanded Indiana Pacers at least temporarily paused their spiral down the Western Conference playoff standings.
But take one sequence late in the third quarter as confirmation the Mavericks’ superstars regained a rhythm and steadiness that alluded the team during a woeful, joyless weekend against the Charlotte Hornets.
Kyrie Irving, who has endured lingering right foot/big toe pain since March 8, took a charge with about four minutes remaining in the period to add defensive sizzle to his most efficient outing (16 points on 7 of 11 shooting, six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals) since March 2.
