Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 109-106. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.