Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 116-86. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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.