Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 118-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.