Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Lakers 111-104. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.