Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 42 | 30 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Lakers 129-109. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.