Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Mavericks 121-98. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.