Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 37 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pacers 116-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.