Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Lakers 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.