Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 16 | 28 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 111-99. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.