Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 42 | 42 | 25 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 137-117. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.