Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 78 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 99-78. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.