Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Mavericks 113-109. Lakers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.