Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 32 | 29 | 42 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Lakers 134-128. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.