Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 17 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers handled the Mavericks 117-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
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.