Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 19 | 29 | 42 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 27 | 30 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Lakers 132-118. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.