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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 18 29 17 43 6 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 36 18 25 11 118

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Mavericks 118-113 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.