Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 111-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.