Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Mavericks 114-98. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' 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.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.