Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 123-100. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.