Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
71
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 71 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 107-71. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
