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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 28 22 29 111
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 27 31 15 106

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 111-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.