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.