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.