Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers edged the Mavericks 119-111. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.