Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
149
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 34 | 43 | 36 | 149 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Mavericks 149-129. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.