Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Lakers 113-104. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.