Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 22 | 32 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks stunned the Lakers 118-111. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.