Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Mavericks 130-125 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.