Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 33 | 28 | 40 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 143-113. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.