Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Mavericks 106-98. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.