Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Mavericks 119-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.