Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers buried the Mavericks 120-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.