Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
145
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 40 | 34 | 41 | 145 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 43 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 145-128. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.