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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 31 17 29 102
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 31 40 27 130

After Action Report

The Mavericks rolled past the Lakers 130-102. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

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 · 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.