Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Mavericks 123-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.