Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 34 | 20 | 43 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Lakers 124-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.