Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 79 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 25 | 20 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Lakers 104-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
