Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers fended off the Mavericks 122-113. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.