Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 36 | 33 | 20 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Lakers squeaked past the Mavericks 116-115. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.