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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 26 31 25 115
Los Angeles LakersLakers 39 25 23 23 110

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 115-110. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.