Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 18 | 26 | 33 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.