Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 91 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pacers 91-87. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.