Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 40 | 32 | 35 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Lakers 134-97. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.