Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
71
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 71 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 32 | 20 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Lakers 113-71. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.