Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 113-91. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.