Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Mavericks 97-87. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.