Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 34 | 22 | 35 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 123-112. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.