Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 111-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.