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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 30 32 26 31 119
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 28 21 25 109

After Action Report

The Pacers took care of the Mavericks 119-109. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.