Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 28 | 39 | 26 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 27 | 35 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Mavericks 123-121. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.