Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Mavericks 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.