Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 17 | 32 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.