Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 40 | 26 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Lakers 128-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.