Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 25 | 29 | 17 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pacers 99-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.