Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Lakers 109-104. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.