Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 17 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 119-116 in overtime. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.