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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 33 35 31 124
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 36 30 27 122

After Action Report

The Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 124-122. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.