Nov. 27, 2009 at Conseco Fieldhouse
Mavericks 113, Pacers 92
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END RESULT
Mike Dunleavy's return to action was the only highlight of the night, but its long-term significance was overwhelmed by Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks, who rolled to a 113-92 victory Friday before 16,613 in Conseco Fieldhouse. It was Dunleavy's first game since Feb. 8, 2009, when he re-injured his right knee against Washington and underwent major surgery in March.
IMPACT
The Pacers (6-8) lost for the fifth time in six games, the wrong kind of momentum as they head West for a four-game trip that starts Monday in Golden State. They lost to the Mavs (12-4) for the fourth straight time and eighth in the last nine meetings. While Dunleavy and Danny Granger, who missed one game with a knee sprain, returned, the Pacers lost rookie Tyler Hansbrough to a bruised left knee in the third quarter.