Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Lakers 114-95. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.