Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 120-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · 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.