Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 100-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.