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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 28 33 24 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 22 29 35 114

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Mavericks 114-106. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.