Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 22 | 29 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Mavericks 128-100. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.