Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 29 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 125-99. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.