Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 102-101. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.