Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 117-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.