Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 112-97. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.