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Marvin Bagley III - Continues efficient run Bagley had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Despite playing behind the oft-injured Daniel Gafford on the depth chart, Bagley is holding down a significant role as the backup center since joining the Mavericks. The double-double was his second in a row, with Bagley averaging an efficient 11.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game across five contests with Dallas.

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Khris Middleton - Vintage showing in win Middleton produced 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 win over the Pacers.

Impact It was certainly Middleton's best effort since joining the Mavericks and perhaps his finest of the year altogether. The 25 points were a season high for the 34-year-old forward, whose seven dimes were also his most since Nov. 25 with the Wizards. Over his first four outings for Dallas, Middleton has averaged 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 25.5 minutes per game.

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P.J. Washington - Strong two-way performance Washington contributed 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Washington turned in his eighth 20-point effort of the season, also submitting a full stat line. As long as Cooper Flagg (foot) remains sidelined, more usage should continue to head Washington's direction. Over his past five appearances, Washington has averaged 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes per game.

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Tyus Jones - Headed to bench Jones will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Indiana, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Max Christie (ankle) is back and starting after a one-game layoff, so Jones will return to the second unit. Jones' upside is muted in the reserve role, so he can only be viewed as a low-end, assist specialist in deep leagues.

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Caleb Martin - Good to go vs. Indiana Martin (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Martin was able to play through a left ankle sprain against the Timberwolves on Friday and has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest. The veteran forward has averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 22.2 minutes per game over his last five outings (three starts).

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Daniel Gafford - Available to play Gafford (ankle) is available for Sunday's game in Indiana.

Impact Gafford was able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll continue to power through the ankle ailment. With Gafford active, Dwight Powell could have a tough time getting into the rotation.

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Max Christie - Cleared to play Sunday Christie (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Impact Christie has been given the green light to return from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, and he'll likely replace Naji Marshall or Khris Middleton in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest. Christie has averaged 16.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 31.8 minutes per game over his last 12 outings.

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Max Christie - Trending toward playing Sunday Christie (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Christie was unable to play against the Timberwolves on Friday due to a right ankle injury, but the fourth-year pro is trending in the right direction for Sunday's contest. His return would likely result in Naji Marshall or Khris Middleton being moved to the bench.

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Mavericks dodged a rumored Anthony Davis trade that threatened the Cooper Flagg era The Mavericks passing on this Anthony Davis trade was definitely the right move.

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Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight vs. Pacers? Final status for Mavericks star | Sporting News Flagg has missed Dallas' last two games with a foot sprain.

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Pacers vs. Mavericks injury report Feb. 22: Cooper Flagg, Pascal Siakam, and more The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks will go head-to-head for the second and final time this season on Sunday.

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Caleb Martin - Probable for Sunday Martin (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Martin missed Dallas' final outing before the All-Star break due to a left ankle sprain but returned to action in Friday's loss to Minnesota. He appears likely to play in a second consecutive contest and may see a bump in minutes due to Cooper Flagg (foot) being sidelined. Over five February appearances (three starts), Martin has averaged 7.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per tilt.

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Middleton scores 25 points as Mavericks snap 10-game losing streak with 134-130 win at Indiana