Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Pacers 132-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.