Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 27 | 23 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers fended off the Mavericks 113-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers 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.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.