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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 32 37 37 29 135
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 26 29 21 96

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Pacers rolled past the Mavericks 135-96. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.