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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 19 27 20 88
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 33 19 29 106

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Lakers 106-88. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

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.