Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Lakers 118-101. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.