Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 35 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 116-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.