Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 21 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 117-99. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.