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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 30 29 31 111
Dallas MavericksMavs 38 30 23 23 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks survived the Lakers 114-111. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.

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.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.