Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
75
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 75 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 106-75. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.