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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 25 29 26 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 25 30 26 103

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Mavericks 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.