Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 48 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 141 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks demolished the Lakers 141-81. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.