Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks edged the Lakers 114-108. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.