Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Mavericks 113-112. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.