Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Mavericks 114-97. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.