Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
124
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 20 | 22 | 40 | 104 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 124-104. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.