Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 28 | 38 | 31 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 32 | 28 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Mavericks 128-121. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.