Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 30 | 40 | 26 | 137 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 20 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Lakers 137-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.