Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 11 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 127-87. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.