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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 21 36 24 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 28 24 27 105

After Action Report

The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 113-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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