Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 18 | 23 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 32 | 41 | 31 | 144 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Lakers 144-96. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.