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.