Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Mavericks 112-100. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.