Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Lakers 122-113. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.