Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 97-95. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.