Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 24 | 29 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pacers 128-127. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.