Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 21 | 35 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pacers knocked off the Mavericks 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.