Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Lakers 116-110. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.