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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
143
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 34 18 30 103
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 31 37 39 143

After Action Report

The Lakers buried the Mavericks 143-103. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.