Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 35 | 23 | 30 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 43 | 31 | 27 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Pacers 129-121. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Pacers. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.