Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks took care of the Lakers 118-107. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.