Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 19 | 32 | 26 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 37 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Mavericks 111-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.