Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 40 | 19 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 117-111. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.