Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 125-115. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.