Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 43 | 34 | 136 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 136-96. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.