Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Pacers 129-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.