Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Mavericks 138-103. Pacers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.