Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
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121
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| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 12 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Pacers 124-121 in overtime. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.