Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Lakers 113-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.