Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers held off the Mavericks 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.