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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 30 23 31 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 27 28 18 104

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Mavericks handled the Lakers 116-104. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.