Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.