Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Lakers 120-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.