Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 136 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Mavericks 136-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.