Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 108-95. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.