Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 21 | 31 | 33 | 12 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 13 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 130-129 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.