Monta Ellis (rest) and the rest of the Dallas starters got the night off Saturday for the team's preseason loss to the Pacers.

Ellis (rest) and the rest of the Dallas starters got the night off Saturday for the team's preseason loss to the Pacers.

Analysis:

Ellis joined his teammates on the sidelines to watch the Dallas bench take on the Pacers. He will likely play in at least one of the Mavericks' three remaining preseason games.