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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks stunned the Lakers 102-96. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.