Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 103-98. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.