Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Lakers 113-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.