Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 27 | 27 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Lakers 115-114. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.