Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks downed the Lakers 131-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.