Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 33 | 18 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Lakers 100-89. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks sent shots into the fifth row all night; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.