Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 8 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Lakers 141-131 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.