Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks rolled past the Lakers 135-96. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.