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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 20 33 22 110
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 18 21 23 82

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 110-82. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.