Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pacers 114-111. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.