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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 35 32 29 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 25 27 30 116

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Mavericks survived the Lakers 117-116. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.