Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 27 | 42 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks survived the Lakers 119-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.