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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 24 39 31 120
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 34 34 21 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks edged the Lakers 120-112. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.