Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 110-109. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.