Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 112-106. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.