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