Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
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Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 41 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Mavericks 128-126. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.