Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks downed the Lakers 120-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · 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.