INDIANAPOLIS -- Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle provided a spark, and his team played just as he hoped. Luis Gonzalez Jersey . Monta Ellis had 23 points and nine rebounds, and Dirk Nowitzki added 18 points as the Mavericks handed the Indiana Pacers their third home loss of the season, 81-73 on Wednesday night. "Coach got on us pretty good this morning," Nowitzki said. "I thought we responded. We battled them and tried to make it tough on them." The Mavericks (32-22), who have won six of seven, finished a three-game road trip heading into the NBA All-Star break. Dallas five-game winning streak was snapped at Charlotte on Tuesday. "It wasnt that we didnt respect Charlotte," Carlisle said. "Its that we had such great respect for Indiana. We knew we were going to have to play at a super high level." It wasnt easy for either team. Dallas won despite its second-lowest point total this season. The NBAs highest-scoring team netted only 80 points in a loss to New York on Jan. 5. The Mavericks came out on top by holding the Pacers to a season-worst 32.1 per cent shooting. George Hill had 14 points, and Lance Stephenson and Danny Granger both scored 13 for the Pacers (40-12), who have lost two of three. "They beat us at our game," Hill said. "They played well tonight and we just didnt play good enough. We gave one away. Its unfortunate, but its over now." The Mavericks outscored the Pacers 21-11 in the final quarter and scored the first six points of the fourth. Dallas took a 66-62 lead when Ellis made a free throw with 6:55 remaining. Brandan Wright scored, Ellis made two more free throws, and Wright made a layup to give the Mavericks a 72-66 edge. Ellis made a 3-pointer early in the second half to give the Mavericks a 46-42 lead. West hit a jumper, Samuel Dalembert also scored, and Hill sank a 3-pointer to make it 48-47. Paul George scored to give the Pacers their first lead of the second half, 53-52, with 6:12 left in the quarter. Indiana built its edge to 60-55, but Dallas scored five straight to tie it with 2:20 remaining in the third. Pacers coach Frank Vogel reminded his team leading up to Wednesdays game that the All-Star break didnt begin until after Indianas meeting with Dallas. "I wanted to make that clear to all of our guys," Vogel said. "Weve got work to do. We want to go into the break ahead 3 1/2 games." The Mavericks spoiled that for the Pacers. Indiana outshot the Mavericks in the fourth quarter, but Dallas pulled away by making 13 of 16 from the free throw line. Hill scored late to make it 74-68, but Ellis made a pair of free throws. Stephenson scored on a lay-up, and George grabbed a steal and later hit a 3-pointer to make it 76-73 with 37 seconds remaining. Ellis scored four straight points from the line to give the Mavericks an 80-73 advantage. "We were able to make just enough plays," Carlisle said. "It was just a very competitive game from start to finish. There was a lot of attitude in the game, which is great. We were able to get out of here alive." The Mavericks are already looking past the break, and things wont be any easier then. Dallas will hosts the Miami Heat in the first game after All-Star weekend. NOTES: Indiana had 10 offensive rebounds and scored a season-low four second-chance points. . The last time the Mavericks won in Indianapolis was November 2009. . Mavericks guard Gal Mekel was out after having right knee surgery. . Dallas guard Devin Harris didnt play because of knee and ankle injuries. ... The Pacers committed 20 turnovers and fell to 5-4 when they have at least 20. David Peralta Jersey . has left the San Jose Sharks to become the Boston Bruins director of player personnel. Randy Johnson Jersey . City, fielding a depleted team having already qualified, was twice pegged back by the plucky Czech champions but substitute Negredo tapped home in the 78th minute and Dzekos header made sure of victory in the 89th. 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Anaheim Ducks Forward Emerson Etem and centre William Karlsson were demoted to the Norfolk Admirals (AHL). - Orange County Register Arizona Coyotes Mike Smith will start tonight against Colorado. - Team Twitter Buffalo Sabres Josh Gorges (knee) wore a full-contact jersey at practice today. - Team Twitter Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman Michal Jordan was recalled from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and placed defenceman Brett Bellemore on injured reserve with a lower body injury. - Team Release Jordan will play for Carolina on Wednesday and will be paired with Ron Hainsey. - Team Twitter Chris Terry has been assigned to the Checkers for a conditioning stint. - Team Release Colorado Avalanche John Mitchell (leg) wont play tonight against the Coyotes. - Denver Post Reto Berra will start in goal. - Denver Post Alex Tanguay will not return to the lineup tonight. - Denver Post Columbus Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky and Mark Letestu skated on the main ice after the morning skate concluded. - Rob Mixer, Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Brendan Smith took part in practice but is doubtful for tomorrows game. - MLive.com Edmonton Oilers Viktor Fasth will start in goal tonight. - Team Twitter Luke Gazdic will make his season debut tonight. - Team Twitter Florida Panthers Derek MacKenzie left practice early because of the flu. - George Richards, Miami Herald Montreal Canadiens The team has recalled Eric Tangradi fromm the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). Jake Lamb Jersey. New York Islanders Calvin de Haan and Thomas Hickey both skated at practice after missing last nights game due to illness. - Team Twitter New York Rangers Ryan McDonah practiced with teammates for the first time since suffering a separated shoulder on November 1. - Team Twitter Toronto Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri was replaced in practice on the second power play unit by Joffrey Lupul. Lupul is set to return to Torontos lineup on Wednesday. - Jonas Seigel, TSN Dion Phaneuf is back at practice as missing yesterdays workout with soreness. - Jonas Seigel, TSN St. Louis Blues Jay Bouwmeester wont play tonight. - Team Twitter Brian Elliott will start in goal tonight. - Lou Korac, NHL.com Tampa Bay Lightning Victor Hedman will not play tomorrow but is not ruled out for Saturdays game. - Bryan Burns, Tampa Bay Lightning Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Dan Hamhuis injury is likely to force him to miss months of action. Team is seeking a second opinion. - GM Jim Benning D Andrey Pedan was acquired from the New York Islanders in exchange for F Alexandre Mallet and a 2016 third-round pick. Washington Capitals Brooks Laich and Mike Green will not play on Wednesday. - Alex Prewitt, The Washington Post Alex Ovechkin left practice early for precautionary reasons. - Alex Prewitt, The Washington Post Winnipeg Jets Forward T.J. Galiardi was placed on waivers. - Bob McKenzie, TSN Michael Hutchinson will start in goal. - Brian Munz, TSN Tobias Enstrom is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. - Ken Wiebe, Winnipeg Sun Cheap Ducks Jerseys Cheap Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Bruins Jerseys Cheap Sabres Jerseys Cheap Flames Jerseys Cheap Hurricanes Jerseys Cheap Blackhawks Jerseys Cheap Avalanche Jerseys Cheap Blue Jackets Jerseys Cheap Stars Jerseys Cheap Red Wings Jerseys Cheap Oilers Jerseys Cheap Florida Panthers Jerseys Cheap Los Angeles Kings Jerseys Cheap Wild Jerseys ' ' '