Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 28 | 40 | 27 | 7 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 16 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Pacers 137-128 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.