Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 115-91. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.