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Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Mavericks 116-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · 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.
- 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.