Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers fended off the Mavericks 105-99. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.