Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Dallas MavericksMavs
94
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 20 | 18 | 36 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 16 | 30 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 98-94. Lakers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.