Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 122-119. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.