Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 19 | 33 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Mavericks 119-113. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.