Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 23 | 17 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Mavericks 107-95. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.