Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
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Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Pacers 116-105. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.