Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 35 | 26 | 39 | 139 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers demolished the Mavericks 139-105. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.