Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 18 | 31 | 20 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Mavericks 100-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.