Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Pacers 128-113. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.