Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 37 | 26 | 39 | 133 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Pacers demolished the Mavericks 133-106. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.