Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 15 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Mavericks 127-123 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.