Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Mavericks 118-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.