Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 107-102. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.