Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 25 | 36 | 29 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 128-125. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.