Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Lakers 106-97. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.