Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pacers 114-109. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.