Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 25 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Mavericks 115-106 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.