Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 35 | 23 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Lakers 111-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.