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.