Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Lakers 136-123. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.