Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Lakers 105-97. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.