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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 27 20 23 94
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 33 33 28 124

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 124-94. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.