Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Lakers 114-104. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.