Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers edged the Mavericks 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.