Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Lakers 116-107. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.