Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 122-103. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.