Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 33 | 29 | 13 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 38 | 40 | 21 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Mavericks 120-96. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.