Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Pacers 133-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.