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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers 126-109. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.