Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 118-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.