Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 12 | 142 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 142-141 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.