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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.