Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.