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nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
135
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Dallas MavericksMavs
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 38 | 29 | 33 | 135 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Pacers 136-135. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.