Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
77
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 22 | 31 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 77 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 112-77. Mavericks' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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.