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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 33 | 26 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks knocked off the Lakers 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.