Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Mavericks 100-89. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.