Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Lakers 115-86. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.