Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pacers 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.