Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 126-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.