Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 91 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers rolled past the Mavericks 121-91. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.