Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 43 | 39 | 21 | 25 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Lakers 128-100. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. An upset for the books.
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.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.