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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Dallas MavericksMavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 102-98. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.