GDT - Mavs @ Pacers 6:00 pm CST

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Scouting the Mavericks

When DeShawn Stevenson scored 24 points Saturday against Orlando, it was his highest point total since March 30, 2008. Stevenson, who has averaged 19.3 points in the last four games, was fighting a nasty cold bug Tuesday. ... The Mavericks are trying to avoid their second three-game losing streak since Dirk Nowitzki went out with a sprained right knee. ... Turnovers have been a problem lately. They had seven in a telltale third quarter Saturday. "The turnovers are a little higher because we're trying to make plays," Jason Kidd said. "We're trying to create shots, and sometimes we're trying to squeeze the ball in there. Turnovers happen like that." ... Tyson Chandler is shooting an outrageous 81 percent (39-of-48) in the last 10 games.

Scouting the Pacers

They were hanging around .500 until they lost six of seven heading into Tuesday's visit to Philadelphia. That skid has dropped them well below .500, although they still would be playoff qualifiers at this point in the Leastern Conference. ... If the Mavericks can keep it close, you have to like their chances. The Pacers are 3-7 in games decided by six points or fewer. ... Center Roy Hibbert had a rock-solid start to the season, although the numbers have tailed off. He's still averaging over 13 points and eight rebounds. ... Danny Granger remains the Pacers' offensive focus at nearly 21 points per game, but he's shooting under 42 percent from the field. ... Indiana is prone to turnovers, averaging 15.4 per game.

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