Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 98-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.