Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
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Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 29 | 27 | 38 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Mavericks 131-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.