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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Mavericks edged the Lakers 125-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.