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