Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 19 | 27 | 32 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Mavericks 104-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.