Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 91 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 120-91. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.