Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 24 | 31 | 20 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 96-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.