Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 97-89. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.