Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction & Game Preview - July 14th, 2023 | NBA Summer League

The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks will enter their July 13 contest with a 2-1 record. Yet, it's the Pacers who boast a highly talented roster with multiple players that boast NBA experience.

On the other hand, Dallas has some impressive young talent that has been making their names heard during Summer League. Olivier-Macence Prosper has been showing why he was such a highly-touted prospect in this year's draft class, while Jaden Hardy, Mike Miles Jr, and Dereck Lively II have also had their moments throughout the tournament.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Prediction

Indiana boasts arguably the best pure shooter in the Summer League tournament with Ben Sheppard, while also having one of the best guards in Andrew Nembhard and one of the best forwards in Bennedict Mathurin. Add Jarace Walker into the mix, along with Oscar Tshiebwe, and they can be deemed among the favorites to win the Summer League championship.

Dallas has some good talent, but they're not as deep or as gifted as the roster Indiana can put onto the floor. Prosper will likely do well, but against such a stacked opponent, one player is unlikely to change the game. Indiana should be the favorite to win their contest and advance to a 3-1 record.

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Indiana Pacers Summer League Roster

PLAYER	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED
Bennedict Mathurin	0	G	6-6	195 lbs	JUN 19, 2002	21	1	Arizona	#6 Pick In 2022 Draft
Jarace Walker	1	F	6-8	240 lbs	SEP 04, 2003	19	R	Houston	Draft Rights Traded From WAS On 06/23/23
Andrew Nembhard	2	G	6-5	193 lbs	JAN 16, 2000	23	1	Gonzaga	#31 Pick In 2022 Draft
Mojave King	8	G	6-5	225 lbs	JUN 11, 2002	21	R	NBA G League Ignite	Draft Rights Traded From LAL On 06/23/23
Kendall Brown	10	G-F	6-8	205 lbs	MAY 11, 2003	20	1	Baylor	Draft Rights Traded From MIN On 06/24/22
Nate Laszewski	11	C	6-10	235 lbs	JUL 19, 1999	23	R	Notre Dame
Ethan Thompson	14	G	6-5	195 lbs	MAY 04, 1999	24	R	Oregon State
Robert Woodard II	18	F	6-7	230 lbs	SEP 22, 1999	23	2	Mississippi State
Isaiah Wong	21	G	6-4	184 lbs	JAN 28, 2001	22	R	Miami	#55 Pick In 2023 Draft
Isaiah Jackson	22	F	6-10	206 lbs	JAN 10, 2002	21	2	Kentucky	Draft Rights Traded From LAL On 08/06/21
Ben Sheppard	26	G	6-6	190 lbs	JUL 16, 2001	21	R	Belmont	#26 Pick In 2023 Draft
Darius McGhee	28	G	5-9	180 lbs	JAN 02, 1999	24	R	Liberty
Oscar Tshiebwe	44	C	6-9	260 lbs	NOV 27, 1999	23	R	Kentucky	Signed On 07/03/23
Eli Brooks	55	G	6-1	185 lbs	OCT 14, 1998	24	R	Michigan

Dallas Mavericks Summer League Roster

LAYER	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED
Dereck Lively II	2	C	7-1	234 lbs	FEB 12, 2004	19	R	Duke	Draft Rights Traded From OKC On 07/06/23
Jaden Hardy	3	G	6-4	198 lbs	JUL 05, 2002	21	1	NBA G League Ignite	Draft Rights Traded From SAC On 06/24/22
A.J. Lawson	9	G	6-6	185 lbs	JUL 15, 2000	22	1	South Carolina	Signed On 12/26/22
Mike Miles Jr.	14	G	6-2	205 lbs	AUG 24, 2002	20	R	TCU
Jordan Walker	16	G	5-11	170 lbs	AUG 11, 1999	23	R	UAB
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	18	F	6-8	215 lbs	JUL 03, 2002	21	R	Marquette	Draft Rights Traded From SAC On 07/06/23
McKinley Wright IV	23	G	5-11	192 lbs	OCT 25, 1998	24	2	Colorado	Signed On 08/12/22
Taze Moore	26	G	6-5	195 lbs	JUN 29, 1998	25	R	Houston
Brandon Randolph	27	G	6-6	190 lbs	SEP 02, 1997	25	R	Arizona
Myles Burns	28	F	6-6	210 lbs	FEB 12, 2000	23	R	Mississippi
Chandler Vaudrin	29	G	6-7	210 lbs	JUN 26, 1997	26	R	Winthrop
Chris Silva	30	F	6-8	234 lbs	SEP 19, 1996	26	4	South Carolina
Nike Sibande	31	G	6-4	185 lbs	JUN 06, 1999	24	R	Pittsburgh
Marcus Bingham Jr.	34	F	7-0	230 lbs	JUL 14, 2000	22	R	Michigan State
Braxton Key	36	F	6-8	225 lbs	FEB 14, 1997	26	2	Virginia
Kaodirichi Akobundo-Ehiogu	37	F	6-10	210 lbs	OCT 07, 1999	23	R	Memphis

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Odds, Spread, and Moneyline

Moneyline: Mavericks (+125), Kings (-145)

Spread: Mavericks (+2.5), Pacers (-2.5)

Total: 183.5 Under (-110), Over (-110)

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on ESPN, NBA League Pass, and FUBO TV.

The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center and is set to tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers: Players to watch

Ben Sheppard, Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, and Jarace Walker are all dangerous opponents and will be the core of the Pacers' starting five-man rotation. Mathurin and Nembhard both boast NBA experience, having spent last year with the Pacers and have been showcasing their improvements during their time in Las Vegas.

Jaden Hardy, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and Dereck Lively II will be the Mavericks' core trio, and shouldn't be taken lightly. All three are valuable rotation members, while Hardy and Propser can get hot in a minute, and Lively has proven capable of manning the middle of the court. Unfortunately, the Pacers roster will likely have too much experience, and Mathurin is liable to have a big night.