Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 6 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 38 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Lakers 131-123 in overtime. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.