Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 119-110. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.