Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 41 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers fended off the Mavericks 108-100. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.