Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Mavericks 141-89. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.