Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers fended off the Mavericks 126-117. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.