Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 25 | 18 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 104-103. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.