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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 33 41 32 139
Dallas MavericksMavs 36 32 33 32 133

After Action Report

The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 139-133. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.