Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Pacers fended off the Mavericks 108-102. Pacers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.
