Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Mavericks 116-104. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.