Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 35 | 40 | 38 | 143 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks demolished the Lakers 143-95. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.