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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 31 24 32 113
Indiana PacersPacers 24 24 28 28 104

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Mavericks held off the Pacers 113-104. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.