Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 46 | 22 | 35 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Lakers 133-117. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.