Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 16 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks squeaked past the Lakers 112-111. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.