Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Mavericks 129-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.