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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 27 29 19 97
Indiana PacersPacers 25 32 29 23 109

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Mavericks 109-97. Pacers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.