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