Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers survived the Mavericks 118-116. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.