Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Mavericks 125-123. Pacers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.