Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 121-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.