Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 13 | 25 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 119-100. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.