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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 31 25 27 114
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 25 24 26 105

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Mavericks 114-105. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.