Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 110-86. Mavericks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.