Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 108-88. Lineup balance gave the Mavericks a clear synergy edge. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.