Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 39 | 31 | 35 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Mavericks 134-116. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.