Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
153
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 44 | 31 | 38 | 40 | 153 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 28 | 41 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Lakers 153-122. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.