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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 27 40 18 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 18 21 23 80

After Action Report

The Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 113-80. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.