Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Dallas MavericksMavs
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 19 | 37 | 12 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 124-122 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.