Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 39 | 21 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Lakers 118-116. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.