Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 112-99. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.