Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 21 | 35 | 26 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 118-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.