Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 19 | 33 | 26 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Pacers 136-113. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.