Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 10 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 9 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Mavericks squeaked past the Pacers 115-114 in overtime. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pacers' 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.