Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 29 | 20 | 30 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 111-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.