Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 30 | 16 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Mavericks 122-104. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.