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