Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 34 | 29 | 18 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 106-96. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.