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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
95
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 33 26 15 21 95
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 39 30 27 131

After Action Report

The Mavericks rolled past the Pacers 131-95. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.