Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 116-110. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.