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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 13 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 127-125 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · 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.