Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Dallas MavericksMavs
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 16 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Pacers 132-123 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.