Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers survived the Mavericks 112-111. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.