Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks survived the Lakers 118-117. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.