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