Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 27 | 18 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Lakers 121-86. Mavericks' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.