Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 26 | 27 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Lakers 117-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.