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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 34 30 26 113
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 32 40 35 136

After Action Report

The Mavericks buried the Lakers 136-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.