Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 36 | 28 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 42 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 128-123. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.