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