Slumping Mavericks will have Luka Doncic vs. Pacers

Time is running out for the Dallas Mavericks, whose once-promising season has taken an unexpected turn south in recent weeks.

Dallas (36-39) has lost four straight and seven of its last nine heading into Monday's critical matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

Dallas sits in 11thplace in the Western Conference, one loss behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the race for the final spot in the play-in tournamen