Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 105-85. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.