Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 15 | 22 | 40 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 30 | 22 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Lakers 106-103. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.