Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Mavericks 106-89. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.