Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 92 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 96-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.