Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers edged the Mavericks 95-88. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.