Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 19 | 28 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 14 | 38 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Pacers squeaked past the Mavericks 108-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pacers; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.