Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 24 | 34 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Mavericks 114-112. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.