Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Lakers 99-96. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.