Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
140
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 37 | 33 | 40 | 140 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 140-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.