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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 29 29 35 16 135
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 33 32 25 10 129

After Action Report

The Mavericks fended off the Lakers 135-129 in overtime. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.