Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
91
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Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 91 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Pacers 114-91. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.