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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Lakers 115-102. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.