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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 27 27 29 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 24 32 27 117

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Mavericks 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.