Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers survived the Mavericks 104-99. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.