Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 129-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.