Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 26 | 31 | 39 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 36 | 29 | 38 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Mavericks 139-130. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.