Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 37 | 22 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Lakers 115-111. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
