Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks handled the Lakers 103-85. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.