Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Mavericks 118-93. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.