Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 35 | 24 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 125-120. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.