Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 34 | 15 | 38 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 35 | 38 | 35 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 139-118. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.