Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Pacers 116-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.