Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 137 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Mavericks 137-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.