Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 31 | 20 | 30 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Mavericks 135-115. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.