Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Mavericks 106-98. Every possession went the Pacers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.