Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 114-92. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.