Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 42 | 15 | 22 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Pacers 119-116. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.