The Indiana Pacers ended the Dallas Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak on Sunday. The Pacers won 133-111 with to 33 points from centre Myles Turner, who also had seven players score in double figures.

Regarding the Mavericks, head coach Jason Kidd made remarks following the team’s performance on Sunday, focusing on areas the club has to strengthen in scenarios involving the fourth quarter.

Once more, Kyrie Irving picks up steam in the fourth quarter. According to Grant Afseth of FanNation, Kidd stated, “The ball’s got to be in his hands.”

Kyrie Irving is scoring 25.7 points, dishing out 5.3 assists, and pulling down 5.2 rebounds a game this year. The master of ball handling scores 6.5 points and attempts 5.1 field goals each game in the fourth quarter.

He ended with 29 points and six rebounds on Sunday. As the fourth quarter began, Dallas was behind nine, 100-91. Uncle Drew scored the first nine points for the Mavericks in the quarter, getting off to a quick start. Nevertheless, Indiana’s arsenal would prove to be too formidable as the Pacers eventually broke free and won.

The Mavericks gave up 14 three-pointers to the Pacers overall; two of those were the impetus for Indiana’s fourth-quarter comeback. Additionally, Indiana had 38 assists overall while Dallas only had 15.

Currently ranked ninth in the West, Dallas is fortunate to have close competition. Though they are all within striking distance of the Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings are all ahead of them.

And despite the fact that they had lost, the team had been playing well up until Sunday. Kyrie Irving, Jason Kidd, and the other Mavericks are hoping for a quick recovery, which should come on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.