Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 37 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 119-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.