Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers handled the Mavericks 121-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.