Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 29 | 18 | 33 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 8 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Mavericks 119-84. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.