Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Lakers 123-112. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.