Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 99-97. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.